Marquessate of Samaranch

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Marquessate of Samaranch
Creation date30 December 1991
Created byJuan Carlos I of Spain
First holderJuan Antonio Samaranch
Present holderMaría Teresa Samaranch Salisachs
Remainder toAbsolute primogeniture
Coat of arms of the 1st Marquess of Samaranch

The Marquessate of Samaranch (Spanish: Marquesado de Samaranch) is a hereditary title of Spanish nobility.[1] The title was bestowed by King Juan Carlos I of Spain on Juan Antonio Samaranch on 30 December 1991, honouring his efforts in support of the Olympic movement as President of the International Olympic Committee.[2]

Holders of the title[edit]

  • Juan Antonio Samaranch, 1st Marquess of Samaranch (1991–2010)
  • María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs, 2nd Marchioness of Samaranch[3] (2011–)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Spanish official website
  2. ^ "Real Decreto 1861/1991, de 30 de diciembre por el que se otorga el título de Marqués de Samaranch a don Juan Antonio Samaranch Torello" [Decree 1861/1991, of December 30 by which the title of Marqués de Samaranch is granted to Mr. Juan Antonio Samaranch Torello] (PDF) (in Spanish). 31 December 1991.
  3. ^ "Orden JUS/1759/2011, de 9 de junio, por la que se manda expedir, sin perjuicio de tercero de mejor derecho, Real Carta de Sucesión en el título de Marqués de Samaranch, a favor de doña María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs" [Order JUS / 1759/2011, of June 9, by which it is ordered to issue, without prejudice to third party of better right, Royal Letter of Succession in the title of Marqués de Samaranch, in favor of Mrs. María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs.] (in Spanish). Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. 9 June 2011.