José de Carvajal y Lancáster (1698 – 1754) was a Spanish statesman.He was son of the Duke of Liñares and his mother was descendant of infante Jorge de Lancastre a natural son of King John II of Portugal. After graduating at the University of Salamanca he was appointed oidor (judge) of the Chancillería of Valladolid and later councillor of the Council of the Indies. Prime minister José del Campillo elected him as his personal secretary.
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