Duchy of Vilafermosa

Duchy of Vilafermosa

The Duchy of Vilafermosa is a line of dukes in Aragón, originated in 1476 by King John II of Aragón[1] whose members bear the family name of Aragó. The first duke was a bastard of John II called Alfons d'Aragó (Alphonse of Aragó).[2]

Dukes:

  • Alphonse I until 1485
  • Alphonse II 1485-1513
  • John I 1513-1528
  • Alphons III 1528-1550
  • Martí 1550-1581
  • Aldonça, sister of Martí; she originated the family of Azlor, titled Dukes of Vilafermosa
  • Ferran I 1581-1592
  • María Luisa (duchess), daughter of Ferran I; she originated the families named Borja and Aragó-Gurrea, titled Dukes of Vilafermosa, by union to the descents of the last duchess
  • Francesc I 1592-1622
  • Joana-Lluisa 1622-1652, daughter of Francesc I, she originated the families Borja and Aragó-Gurrea.

References

  1. ^ "Ducat de Vilafermosa". Great Catalan Encyclopedia. http://www.enciclopedia.cat/fitxa_v2.jsp?NDCHEC=0070704&BATE=ducat%2520de%2520Vilafermosa. Retrieved 6 November 2010. 
  2. ^ Requesens, Estefania de; Eulàlia de Ahumada Batlle (2003). Epistolaris d'Hipòlita Roís de Liori i d'Estefania de Requesens (segle XVI). Universitat de València. p. 55. ISBN 9788437056784. 

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