Olivares (historically related)

Olivares refers to the House of Olivares, a prominent Spanish noble family influential in the 16th and 17th centuries. They are best known for Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares, who served as prime minister to King Philip IV of Spain. Olivares aimed to strengthen royal authority and centralize power, but his ambitious policies led to economic difficulties, military conflicts, and increased unrest in Spain. The family's prominence declined after his fall from favor in the mid-17th century, marking a pivotal period in Spain’s political and social history.