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Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases

1594 – 1659

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Lived 1594 – 1659 (aged 65). Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases was a Spanish soldier.

Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of Los Balbases (17 July 1594 in Genoa, Italy – 8 August 1659 in Madrid, Spain) was a Grandee of Spain, duke of San Severino, a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, General of the Spanish Army and President of the Supreme Council of Flanders.

He was the son of Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases (Genoa, Italy, 1569 – 25 September 1630), 1st duke of Sesto (title awarded in Naples on 2 April 1612), made a Grandee of Spain on 17 December 1621 with his marquisate, Conqueror of Breda, 1623, Governor of the Duchy of Milan, also a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1631, and Giovanetta Bacciadone y Doria (1597–1615).

Filippo married Gironima Doria having five boys and one girl, later a nun, the third one being the first to survive after his childhood, and being therefore known as Paolo Vincenzo Spínola, 3rd marquis of Los Balbases (Milan, Italy, after February 1628 – Madrid, Spain, 23 December 1699).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Marquis of the Balbases, Duke of Sesto, Chairperson
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Also known as
Filippo Spinola

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases?

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When was Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases born?

Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases was born on 17 July 1594 in Genoa.

When did Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases die?

Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases died on 8 August 1659 in Madrid.

What was Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases's occupation?

Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases was a soldier.

What nationality was Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases?

Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases

· Wikidata: Q2408326

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