His ability as a military supplier for the Neapolitan army impressed the king and raised him to royal prominence .
Born in Messina , de Gregorio was one of Enlightenment Spain 's leading statesmen from the arrival of Charles III to the Marquis 's death in 1785 .
de Gregorio 's ability as a military supplier for the Neapolitan army impressed the king and raised him to royal prominence .
Born in Messina , de Gregorio was one of Enlightenment Spain 's leading statesmen from the arrival of Charles III to the Marquis 's death in 1785 .