Dukes in Spain and Portugal

Dukes in Spain and Portugal

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  • Spain — • This name properly signifies the whole peninsula which forms the south western extremity of Europe. Since the political separation of Portugal, however, the name has gradually come to be restricted to the largest of the four political divisions …   Catholic encyclopedia

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  • Dukes of Gandía — The hereditary Spanish title duke of Gandía (Valencian: Ducat de Gandia, IPA: [duˈkad de ganˈdi.a]) was created in 1485 by Ferdinand II of Aragon from the original Italian title duke of Candia (Italian Duca di Candia) belonging to the… …   Wikipedia

  • Dukes of Hernani — Duke of Hernani (Spanish language: Duque de Hernani) is a Spanish noble title. It was created on 11 August 1914 by King Alfonso XIII of Spain and conferred upon his relative, Manfredo, 3rd Duke of Ansola, 2nd Marquis of Antarfe. The 1st Duke of… …   Wikipedia

  • Dukes of Vila Real — The Coat of Arms of the Duke of Vila Real. Duke of Vila Real (in Portuguese Duque de Vila Real) was a Portuguese title of nobility created by royal decree, dated from February 28, 1585, by King Philip I of Portugal (also known as Philip II of… …   Wikipedia

  • Dukes of Alburquerque — For the Portuguese title: see Duke of Albuquerque (Portugal). For the Spanish title: Duke of Alburquerque (Spain) may refer to: Beltrán de la Cueva, 1st Duke of Alburquerque Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, 2nd Duke of Alburquerque Beltrán de la… …   Wikipedia

  • Dukes of Lorraine family tree — This is a family tree of the House of Lorraine. It ranges from the foundation of the Longwy dynasty, in 1047, to the abdication of Francis III of Lorraine in 1737. See also: Lorraine References Ardennes Dukes of (Upper and Lower ) Lorraine . http …   Wikipedia

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