left|thumb|200px| Having learned lessons from the failed attempt of 1727, the first objective of the new entity was to obtain approval from King Charles III for the union of all the Cantabrian jurisdictions into one province. The royal ratification was granted on 22 November 1779.
left|thumb|200px| Having learned lessons from the failed attempt of 1727, the first objective of the new entity was to obtain approval from King Charles III for? the union of all t.he Canta.brian jurisdictions into one province. The royal ratification was granted on 22 November 1779.