Otros escenarios de la «hora navarra»: la ciudad de Corella y la familia Sesma (1630-1793)

Since Caro Baroja coined the expression « la hora navarra » to refer to the success in court of businessmen of that origin at the end of the XVII, numerous works have deepened in such trajectories, in particular those of the Baztanese. My goal is to present another scenario in the same kingdom, also the origin of successful careers, but with a very different environment: the city of Corella and the Sesma family. Some features that define the situation of Navarra after its incorporation to Castilla are described. With the help of the « valoracion de bienes » de 1607, the question is what could have been the first source of capital accumulation that would allow such successful careers. The results suggest that, in addition to the wool and wine trade, hemp might have importance, and would also explain the relationship between this family and the Navy. Their relationship with Goyeneche would justify their service to different members of the royal family. In the middle of the XVIII the Sesma, already raised, leave the commercial activity and Corella.