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Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba

1821 – 1881

Spanish nobleman

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Lived 1821 – 1881 (aged 60). Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba was a Spanish aristocrat and politician.

Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart y Ventimiglia, 15th Duke of Alba, GE (3 June 1821 – 10 July 1881) was a Spanish nobleman. He was a brother-in-law of Napoleon III through his wife, sister of Empress Eugenie.

Biography He was the son of Carlos Miguel Fitz-James Stuart, 14th Duke of Alba and Rosalia Ventimiglia dei Principi di Grammonte. He married at Madrid, on 14 February 1848 María Francisca de Sales de Palafox Portocarrero y Kirkpatrick, 16th Duchess of Peñaranda de Duero and daughter of Cipriano de Palafox y Portocarrero, the 8th Count of Montijo. They had three children: Carlos Maria Fitz-James Stuart y Portocarrero-Palafox, 16th Duke of Alba (among other titles), born 4 December 1848. María de la Asuncion Fitz-James-Stuart y Portocarrero-Palafox, 3rd Duchess of Galisteo, born 17 August 1851. María Luisa Fitz-James Stuart y Portocarrero-Palafox, 19ª Duchess of Montoroso, born 19 October 1853.

Titles, styles, honours and arms Titles The co-lateral titles of this 15 Duke of Alba were: 15th Duke of Alba 13th Duke of Huéscar 8th Duke of Berwick 8th Duke of Liria and Jérica 8th Duke of Montoro 11th Count-Duke of Olivares 11th Marquess of Elche 14th Marquess of Villanueva del Río 13th Marquess of Carpio 15th Count of Gelves 18th Count of Modica Órdenes Great Cross of the Portuguese Order of N.S. da Conceição de Vila Viçosa (188) - 1868.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Mayor of Madrid, Member of the Congress of Deputies, Member of the Senate of Spain
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
Also known as
Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart y Ventimiglia, 15th Duke of Alba, Jacopo Luis Francesco Pablo Rafael FitzJames-Stuart

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba?

Spanish nobleman (1821-1881)

When was Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba born?

Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba was born on 3 June 1821 in Naples.

When did Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba die?

Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba died on 10 July 1881 in Madrid.

What was Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba's occupation?

Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba was an aristocrat and politician.

What nationality was Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba?

Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 15th Duke of Alba

· Wikidata: Q3805820

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