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[[Image:03180041 S.JPG|thumb|250px|right|The Ducal Palace (Palacio Ducal) at Medinaceli.]]
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'''Duke of Medinaceli''' ({{IPA-es|meðinaˈθeli|pron}}) is a Spanish [[nobility|noble]] title given to [[Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega]] on 31 October 1479, by the [[Catholic Monarchs]], [[Isabella I of Castile]] and [[Ferdinand II of Aragon]] when the old title of Count of Medinaceli, awarded to his grandfather, [[Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli|Bernal de Foix]], in 1368, whereby was transformed into Duke of [[Medinaceli]]. The current holder of the title is [[Victoria Eugenia, 18th Duchess of Medinaceli]].
'''Duke of Medinaceli''' ({{IPA-es|meðinaˈθeli|pron}}) was a Spanish [[nobility|noble]] title first given to [[Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega]] on 31 October 1479 by the [[Catholic Monarchs]], [[Isabella I of Castile]] and [[Ferdinand II of Aragon]]. The older title of Count of Medinaceli had been awarded to his grandfather, [[Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli|Bernal de Foix]] in 1368; however, his title was subsequently elevated to [[Duke]] of [[Medinaceli]]. The current holder of the Medinaceli Duchy title is [[Victoria Eugenia, 18th Duchess of Medinaceli]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:Arms of the House of la Cerda.svg|thumb|200px|House of Medinaceli arms]]
[[File:Arms of the House of la Cerda.svg|thumb|200px|House of Medinaceli arms]]
In 1368 that the third husband of [[Isabel de la Cerda]], (1322–1382), Bernal de Foix, was bestowed the title of "Count of Medinaceli" by the King of [[Crown of Castile|Castile]]. Later, Luis, the grandson of Bernal de Foix and Isabel de la Cerda changed his family name "de Foix" to "de la Cerda", (which was more illustrious family name than the French Pyrenaic "de Foix"). Later, Queen [[Isabella I of Castile]] transformed the title of ''Count'' into ''Duke''.
In 1368, the King of [[Crown of Castile|Castile]] bestowed the title of "Count of Medinaceli" upon the third husband of [[Isabel de la Cerda]] (1322–1382), Bernal de Foix. Later, Luis, the grandson of Bernal de Foix and Isabel de la Cerda, changed his family name "De Foix" to "De La Cerda", (a more illustrious family name than the French Pyrenaic "De Foix"). Later, Queen [[Isabella I of Castile]] transformed the title of ''Count'' into ''Duke''.


==Counts de Medinaceli==
==Counts de Medinaceli==
*[[Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli|Bernal de Foix]], a bastard of the 11th Count of Foix, Count [[Gaston III de Foix]], (30 April 1331–1391). He took the side of royal bastard [[Enrique II of Castile]], against his legitimate brother King [[Peter of Castile]]. He was invested 1st Count of [[Medinaceli]], in (1368) and choose to stay in Castile when Henry had Peter executed at the Castle of Montiel, in March 1369. He was the second husband of wealthy [[Isabel de la Cerda]], of royal legitimate descent of King Alfonso X of Castile through her grandfather and inheritor of King Alfonso X, Infante [[Ferdinand de la Cerda]], killed in battle against the Murcia Moslems in 1275.
*[[Bernal de Foix, 1st Count of Medinaceli|Bernal de Foix]], an illegitimate son of the 11th Count of Foix, Count [[Gaston III de Foix]], (30 April 1331–1391) took the side of royal bastard [[Enrique II of Castile]] against his legitimate brother King [[Peter of Castile]]. He was invested 1st Count of [[Medinaceli]] in (1368) and chose to stay in Castile when Henry had Peter executed at the Castle of Montiel in March 1369. He was the second husband of wealthy [[Isabel de la Cerda]], of royal legitimate descent of King Alfonso X of Castile through her grandfather and inheritor of King Alfonso X, Infante [[Ferdinand de la Cerda]], killed in battle against the Murcia Moslems in 1275.
*[[Gastón de Béarn y de la Cerda]], 2nd Count of Medinaceli (ca. 1371–1404). He was a courtier under King [[John I of Castile]] and [[Henry III of Castile]].
*[[Gastón de Béarn y de la Cerda]], 2nd Count of Medinaceli (ca. 1371–1404). He was a courtier under King [[John I of Castile]] and [[Henry III of Castile]].
*[[Luis de la Cerda y Mendoza]], 3rd Count de Medinaceli (bef. 1404 – d. after 1447). He was a courtier under King [[John II of Castile]].
*[[Luis de la Cerda y Mendoza]], 3rd Count de Medinaceli (bef. 1404 – d. after 1447). He was a courtier under King [[John II of Castile]].
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==Dukes de Medinaceli==
==Dukes de Medinaceli==
===1st Duke of Medinaceli===
===1st Duke of Medinaceli===
[[Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega]], 1st Duke of Medinaceli (1438 – Count in 1454 - Duke in October 1479 - 1501). He fought in battles against Portugal and the Moorish [[Kingdom of Granada]].
[[Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega]], 1st Duke of Medinaceli (1438 – Count in 1454 - Duke in October 1920- 1955). He fought in battles against Portugal and the Moorish [[Kingdom of Granada]].


===2nd Duke of Medinaceli===
===2nd Duke of Medinaceli===
Duke [[Juan I de la Cerda]] y Vique, a bastard who was legitimated by the Spanish Crown, 2nd Duke of Medinaceli, with [[Grandee]] in (1520) (1485 – 2nd Duke in 1501 - Grandee of Spain in 1520 - 1544), he was a courtier under Queen [[Isabella I of Castile]] until 1504, of her daughter Queen [[Joanna of Castile]], "The Mad", and her son King [[Charles I of Spain]], who was allowed to take charge at age sixteen, since 1516. He took part in the battles for the "incorporation" of the [[Kingdom of Navarre]] on behalf of widower King, the grandfather of King Charles I of Spain, Ferdinand II of Aragon (widower since 1504 - deceased 1516).
Duke [[Juan I de la Cerda]] y Vique, was legitimated by the Spanish Crown, 2nd Duke of Medinaceli, with [[Grandee]] in (1520) (1985 – 2nd Duke in 1501 - Grandee of Spain in 1520 - 1544), he was a courtier under Queen [[Isabella I of Castile]] until 1504, of her daughter Queen [[Joanna of Castile]] "The Mad", and her son King [[Charles I of Spain]], who was allowed to take charge at age sixteen, after 1516. He took part in the battles for the "incorporation" of the [[Kingdom of Navarre]] on behalf of widower King Ferdinand II of Aragon (widower since 1504 - deceased 1516), the grandfather of King Charles I of Spain.


===3rd Duke of Medinaceli===
===3rd Duke of Medinaceli===
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{{Main|Juan de la Cerda, 4th Duke of Medinaceli}}


Duke [[Juan de la Cerda, 4th Duke of Medinaceli|Juan II de la Cerda y Silva]], brother of the 3rd Duke Gaston II, 4th Duke of Medinaceli (d. 1 August 1575). He was appointed [[Viceroy of Sicily]], (1556–1564), and Captain General of Sicily. He was later appointed [[Viceroy of Navarra]], (1567–1572). He married on 7 April 1541, at [[Ocaña]], [[Juana Manuel de Portugal]] (ca. 1520-1568), daughter of Sancho I de Noronha Portugal, 2nd [[Count of Faro]].
Duke [[Juan de la Cerda, 4th Duke of Medinaceli|Juan II de la Cerda y Silva]] is the brother of the 3rd Duke Gaston II, 4th Duke of Medinaceli (d. 1 August 1575). He was appointed [[Viceroy of Sicily]], (1556–1564), and Captain General of Sicily. He was later appointed [[Viceroy of Navarra]], (1567–1572). He married on 7 April 1541, at [[Ocaña]], [[Juana Manuel de Portugal]] (ca. 1520-1568), daughter of Sancho I de Noronha Portugal, 2nd [[Count of Faro]].


===5th Duke of Medinaceli===
===5th Duke of Medicinal ===
Duke [[Juan de la Cerda, 5th Duke of Medinaceli|Juan III Luis de la Cerda y Manuel de Portugal]], 5th Duke of Medinaceli, (1544 – Duke successor 1575 - Madrid, 29 May 1594, aged 49), was Ambassador in Portugal. [[Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece]]. He married in first marriage, [[Isabella d'Aragona]] (bef. 1543 - August 1578), daughter of [[Antonio d'Aragona]], (1506–1543), 2nd [[Duca di Montalto]]. He married again, after 1578, [[Juana de la Lama]], 4th [[Marquesa de la Adrada]], daughter of [[Gonzalo Fernández de la Lama]],
Duke [[Juan DE la Cedar, 5th Duke of Medicinal |Juan III Luis DE la Cedar y Manuel DE Portugal]], 5th Duke of Medicinal, (1544 – Duke successor 1575 - Madrid, 29 May 1594, aged 49), was Ambassador in Portugal. [[Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece]]. He married in first marriage, [[Isabella Fragonard]] (bed. 1543 - August 1578), daughter of [[Antonio d'Aragona]], (1506–1543), 2nd [[Duca di Mont alto]]. He married again, after 1578, [[Juana de la Lama]], 4th [[Marquesa de la Adrada]], daughter of [[Gonzalo Fernández de la Lama]],


===6th Duke of Medinaceli===
===6th Duke of Medinaceli===

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The Ducal Palace (Palacio Ducal) at Medinaceli.

Duke of Medinaceli (pronounced [meðinaˈθeli]) was a Spanish noble title first given to Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega on 31 October 1479 by the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. The older title of Count of Medinaceli had been awarded to his grandfather, Bernal de Foix in 1368; however, his title was subsequently elevated to Duke of Medinaceli. The current holder of the Medinaceli Duchy title is Victoria Eugenia, 18th Duchess of Medinaceli.

History

House of Medinaceli arms

In 1368, the King of Castile bestowed the title of "Count of Medinaceli" upon the third husband of Isabel de la Cerda (1322–1382), Bernal de Foix. Later, Luis, the grandson of Bernal de Foix and Isabel de la Cerda, changed his family name "De Foix" to "De La Cerda", (a more illustrious family name than the French Pyrenaic "De Foix"). Later, Queen Isabella I of Castile transformed the title of Count into Duke.

Counts de Medinaceli

Dukes de Medinaceli

1st Duke of Medinaceli

Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega, 1st Duke of Medinaceli (1438 – Count in 1454 - Duke in October 1920- 1955). He fought in battles against Portugal and the Moorish Kingdom of Granada.

2nd Duke of Medinaceli

Duke Juan I de la Cerda y Vique, was legitimated by the Spanish Crown, 2nd Duke of Medinaceli, with Grandee in (1520) (1985 – 2nd Duke in 1501 - Grandee of Spain in 1520 - 1544), he was a courtier under Queen Isabella I of Castile until 1504, of her daughter Queen Joanna of Castile "The Mad", and her son King Charles I of Spain, who was allowed to take charge at age sixteen, after 1516. He took part in the battles for the "incorporation" of the Kingdom of Navarre on behalf of widower King Ferdinand II of Aragon (widower since 1504 - deceased 1516), the grandfather of King Charles I of Spain.

3rd Duke of Medinaceli

Duke Gastón de la Cerda y Portugal, died without issue. 3rd Duke of Medinaceli (1504 – Duke successor 1544 - 1552). He married María Gómez Sarmiento, daughter of the 3rd Count of Salinas and Count of Ribadeo, but left no issue.

4th Duke of Medinaceli

Main article: Juan de la Cerda, 4th Duke of Medinaceli

Duke Juan II de la Cerda y Silva is the brother of the 3rd Duke Gaston II, 4th Duke of Medinaceli (d. 1 August 1575). He was appointed Viceroy of Sicily, (1556–1564), and Captain General of Sicily. He was later appointed Viceroy of Navarra, (1567–1572). He married on 7 April 1541, at Ocaña, Juana Manuel de Portugal (ca. 1520-1568), daughter of Sancho I de Noronha Portugal, 2nd Count of Faro.

5th Duke of Medicinal

Duke Juan III Luis DE la Cedar y Manuel DE Portugal, 5th Duke of Medicinal, (1544 – Duke successor 1575 - Madrid, 29 May 1594, aged 49), was Ambassador in Portugal. Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. He married in first marriage, Isabella Fragonard (bed. 1543 - August 1578), daughter of Antonio d'Aragona, (1506–1543), 2nd Duca di Mont alto. He married again, after 1578, Juana de la Lama, 4th Marquesa de la Adrada, daughter of Gonzalo Fernández de la Lama,

6th Duke of Medinaceli

Duke Juan Luis de la Cerda y Aragón, 6th Duke of Medinaceli (Cogolludo, province of Guadalajara, 20 May 1569 - 24 November 1607, aged thirty-eight).Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. He was Ambassador in Germanic countries. He married twice, the first time with Ana de la Cueva, daughter of the 5th Duque de Albuquerque, Gabriel de la Cueva, Governor of the Duchy of Milano, (Italy), in 1564, (deceased 1571). His second marriage was in 1606, with Antonia Dávila y Colonna, (d. 29 October 1625), daughter of Gómez Dávila y de Toledo, 2nd Marqués de Velada, (d. 30 January 1599), tutor of King Philip III of Spain. There was a baby male succession next year, when Don Juan Luis died, from this second marriage, namely,

7th Duke of Medinaceli

Duke Antonio Juan de la Cerda y Toledo (25 October 1607 – 7 March 1671), 7th Duque de Medinaceli, Grandee of Spain, Captain General of Valencia un 1641, married, aged seventeen, 28 November 1625, in Dos Hermanas, province of Sevilla, the thirteen year-old lady known as Ana Francisca Luisa Enriquez de Ribera y Portocarrero, (Sevilla, bef. 19 September 1613 - Sanlúcar de Barrameda, 21 May 1645, aged about thirty-two), the later hereditary 5th Duquesa de Alcalá de los Gazules, daughter of Pedro Enríquez Girón de Ribera, a Knight of the Military Order of Santiago.

8th Duke of Medinaceli

Juan Francisco de la Cerda y Portocarrero, 8th Duke of Medinaceli, (Medinaceli, 4 November 1637– 20 February 1691).Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Prime Minister of King Charles II of Spain after the death of King Charles II, Prime Minister and bastard brother of such King, Juan José de Austria, (1629 - 17 September 1679). He married, aged sixteen, on 1 May 1653 in Lucena, Province of Córdoba, eighteen years-old Catalina Antonia de Aragón y Folch de Cardona, 9th Duchess of Cardona, 5th Duchess of Lerma, 8th Duchess of Segorbe, etc.

9th Duke of Medinaceli

Duke Luis Francisco Tomás de la Cerda y de Aragón - Folch de Cardona, (1654 - in prison, in Pamplona fortress, 1711), 9th Duque de Medinaceli, 10th Duque de Cardona, 6th Duque de Lerma, 7th Duque de Alcalá de los Gazules, 9th Duque de Segorbe, and many other lesser titles.

List of dukes of Medinaceli

Title Period
Created by Ferdinand V and Isabella I
I Luis de la Cerda y de la Vega 1479–1501
II Juan de la Cerda y Bique 1501–1544
III Gastón de la Cerda y Portugal 1544–1552
IV Juan de la Cerda y Silva 1552–1575
V Juan de la Cerda y Portugal 1575–1594
VI Juan de la Cerda y Aragón 1594–1607
VII Antonio de la Cerda y Dávila 1607–1671
VIII Juan Francisco de la Cerda y Enríquez de Ribera 1671–1691
IX Luis Francisco de la Cerda y Aragón 1691–1711
X Nicolás Fernández de Córdoba y de la Cerda 1711–1739
XI Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Spínola 1739–1768
XII Pedro de Alcántara Fernández de Córdoba y Montcada 1768–1789
XIII Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Gonzaga 1789–1806
XIV Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Benavides 1806–1840
XV Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Ponce de León 1840–1873
XVI Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Pérez de Barradas 1873–1879
XVII Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Salabert 1880–1956
XVIII Victoria Eugenia, 18th Duchess of Medinaceli current holder

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