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Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola

1704 – 1768

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Lived 1704 – 1768 (aged 63). Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola was a Spanish soldier.

Luis Antonio Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola (Madrid, 20 September 1704 - Madrid, 14 January 1768), 11th Duke of Medinaceli, 10th Duke of Feria, 9th Duke of Alcalá de los Gazules, 11th Duke of Segorbe, 12th Duke of Cardona and 10th Count of Santa Gadea, was a Spanish aristocrat who served the Royal Spanish House.

Early life He was the eldest son of Nicolás Fernández de Córdoba, 10th Duke of Medinaceli and Jerónima María Spínola y de la Cerda.

Career In addition to his many titles, he was Lieutenant General of the Royal Armies and Captain of the Royal Guard Company of the King.

In 1747, he was sent by King Ferdinand VI of Spain to Naples as Extraordinary ambassador, to act as godfather on behalf of the King, of the newborn Infante Felipe Pascual, son of the King of Naples and Sicily. For this, he received the collar of the Golden Fleece.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Caballerizo mayor del rey, Duke of Medinaceli
Awards
Order of the Golden Fleece
Also known as
Luis Fernandez de Cordoba y Spinola

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola?

(1704-1768)

When was Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola born?

Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola was born on 20 September 1704 in Madrid.

When did Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola die?

Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola died on 14 January 1768.

What was Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola's occupation?

Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola was a soldier.

What nationality was Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola?

Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola

· Wikidata: Q5983466

· DBpedia: Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola

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