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In this Basque name, the first surname is Medrano and the second is Albelda.

Pedro Antonio de Medrano y Albelda
Regent of the Kingdom of Navarre
Tenure9 May 1702 – 1705
PredecessorJuan Antonio de Molina
SuccessorJosé de Hualte
Born14 December 1642
Calahorra
DiedDecember 1721
Empire of Spain
Spouse(s)Teresa Josefa Alvarez de Arellano Echauz y Velasco
IssueDon Pedro de Medrano y Alvarez de Arellano
FatherPedro de Medrano y Echauz
MotherJosepha de Albelda Barron y Tejada

Don Pedro Antonio de Medrano y Albelda (December 14, 1642 – December 1721)[1] was a noble from the House of Medrano in La Rioja. Pedro was elected regent of the Royal Council of Navarre on May 9, 1702, for king Philip V of Spain. Medrano was a professor in Valladolid, knight of the Order of Santiago, interim judge of Vizcaya in the Chancery of Valladolid and the Biscayan lordship, oidor of the Valladolid Chancery and oidor in the Council of Orders. Medrano was a descendant of the first King's of Navarre.

Family and royal ancestry

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Íñigo Arista, first King of Pamplona (Navarre)

Born into the noble House of Medrano in Logroño, La Rioja, Don Pedro Antonio de Medrano y Albelda was the son of Don Pedro de Medrano y Echauz (b. October 28, 1620, Calahorra, Spain)[2] and Josepha de Albelda Barron y Tejada (b. April 11, 1615).[3] A handwritten manuscript still exists, certifying the genealogy and qualifications of Pedro Antonio de Medrano y Albelda y Echauz, a knight of Alcántara from Logroño, for his appointment as a counselor of Orders in 1705.[4]

Maternal ancestry

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Through his mother Josepha de Albelda Barron y Tejada, Pedro was apart of the House of Albelda, from the Carcaixent branch. His mother's coat of arms displays an azure field, an Or band, accompanied at the top and bottom by an argent tower, cleared with gules.[5] This lineage was originally from Abelda or Abelda de Iregua (from which it took its name), near Logroño.[5]

Paternal ancestry

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His father Pedro de Medrano y Echauz[6] was the son of Pedro de Medrano y Íñiguez (b. July 14, 1582, in Murillo de Rio Leza, La Rioja, Spain)[7] and Mariana de Echauz, (b. on March 6, 1594, in Calahorra, La Rioja, Spain).[8] His father Pedro de Medrano y Echauz was a knight of the Order of Alcántara, mayor of the Holy Brotherhood in Logroño in 1650 and ruler of Calahorra and its castle in the years 1673 and 1687. His father Pedro de Medrano y Echauz is noted for having penned a 6-page funeral eulogy in 1686 for Manuel Diego López de Zúñiga y Sarmiento de Silva, 10th Duke of Béjar, in which he "described a portion of the generous ardor with which, on all occasions, the distinguished Valor of the Duke of Béjar stood out, being the first in the Assault of Buda," in 3 sonnets.[9]

Pedro de Medrano y Íñiguez was the son of Pedro de Medrano[10] and Ana de Íñiguez, the latter married on November 10, 1581 in Murillo de Río Leza, La Rioja.[11] Through his father, Pedro Antonio de Medrano y Albelda was the paternal great-grandson of Ana de Íñiguez from the royal Navarrese house of Íñiguez, making him descended from the royal house of Íñiguez, also known as the first kings of Navarre.

Relatives

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Undoubtedly, Pedro de Medrano y Íñiguez was a relative of Julián Íñiguez de Medrano, also a descendant of the first King's of Navarre, famous explorer and author of La Silva Curiosa, dedicated to Queen Margaret de Valois.

Pedro Antonio de Medrano y Albelda's aunt Ambrosia de Medrano y Echauz[12] married Captain Jose Enriquez de Lacarra Cervantes y Angulo, both relatives of the IV Marquesses of Vessolla.[13]

Marriage and heir

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Don Pedro Antonio de Medrano y Albelda married Teresa Josefa Alvarez de Arellano Echauz y Velasco Malo y de Vera in 1705.[14] His wife was the daughter of Joseph Fernando Alvarez de Arellano Malo y del Rio and Teresa Manuela de Echauz y Vera.[15]

His wife was the maternal granddaughter of Martin de Echauz y Velasco (b. 1626, Calahorra, La Rioja, Spain), a descendant of Prince Louis of Navarre, Duke of Durazzo.[15][16] Teresa Josefa was the maternal great-granddaughter of the III lord's of Santa Cruz del Valle Urbión, Soto, and Garganchón (Pradoluengo, Burgos), and V of Riocavado de la Sierra, Cathalina de Velasco y Roxas and Jeronimo de Echauz y Velasco.[15][17]

Heir

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Don Pedro and Dona Teresa had a son and heir named Don Pedro de Medrano y Alvarez de Arellano, born December 14, 1642, in Logrono, La Rioja, Spain.[15][18]

His son Don Pedro de Medrano y Alvarez de Arellano married Maria Francisca de Blancas y Ezpeleta in 1738, and together they had a daughter named María Micaela de Medrano, and one son and heir named Pedro Manuel de Medrano, born in 1740.[15][19]

Descendants

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His great-grandson Don Pedro Manuel de Medrano married Joaquina González Samaniego in 1757, together they had a daughter named Mª Vicenta de Medrano (born in 1771). In 1804, his daughter Vicenta married Manuel Mª Mancebo, and together they had one son named Francisco de Paula Mancebo y Medrano (1805-1877).[15]

Francisco married Micaela Ágreda in 1834 and together they had one son named Pelayo Mancebo (1845-1912). Pelayo married Casilda de Igón in 1872.[15]

Their son Francisco de Paula Mancebo de Igón (1873-1935) became the II Count of Ríocavado, who married Mª Josefa Tremoya in 1901, with succession [es].[15]

Education

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Pedro Antonio de Medrano began his education, focusing on Latin and First Letters in Logroño. Subsequently, he pursued Canon Law studies at the University of Valladolid, earning his bachelor's degree on March 30, 1669.[1]

Academic career and teaching (1672–1690)

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Main Facade of the Santa Cruz Major College (Valladolid)

On February 15, 1672, he entered the Colegio Mayor de la Santa Cruz in Valladolid by public examination and in 1672; he began to teach as extraordinary professor in the Faculty of Canons. During this period, he covered various subjects, presided over conclusion events, and replaced several faculty members. During this time, he lectured on the following topics: in the academic year 1672–1673, he covered the subject of De Tutela; in 1673–1674, he discussed the first book of the institute; in 1674–1675, he addressed the topic of De Legatis; in 1675–1676, he delved into the subject of Quibus modis ne contrahitur obligationis, specifically the third book of the institute; in the academic year 1676–1677, he focused on the fourth book regarding De obligationibus quae ex delicto nascuntur; in the academic year 1677–1678, he explored the topic of De Legatis; and in the academic year 1678–1679, he covered the first book of the institute.[1]

Furthermore, during this period he also presided over five concluding acts:

  • Defense of the Matter De Impossibilibus (1673)
  • on Institutionibus captatoris (1674)
  • on the title De infantibus exposis (1676)
  • defending the matter De multiplicis causa iucresibae (1677)
  • and defending De cautione fructuaria tam in usufructo quam in quasi usufructum (1678)

During the years 1672 to 1679, he replaced various holders in his professorships. He also studied law, graduating from high school on May 10, 1681. On March 12, 1685, he won the Chair of Minor Decrees of the Faculty of Canons by competition, and on September 27, 1686, he obtained, also by competition, the Chair of Old Code, of the same Faculty. He taught from this chair for six years until in 1690 he won the Sixth in the Faculty of Canons (March 8) and the Vespers in the Faculty of Law.[1]

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Pedro Antonio de Medrano initiated his legal career in 1686, temporarily replacing the judge of Vizcaya in the Chancery of Valladolid as interim, a position he held in the academic years 1686-1687 and 1688–1689. He also became interim judge of the Biscayan lordship in 1690. Three years later, he was appointed oidor of the Valladolid Chancery, marking the end of his teaching career.[1]

Regency in the Royal Council of Navarre (1702–1705)

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On May 9, 1702, Pedro Antonio de Medrano was appointed regent of the Royal Council of Navarre, succeeding Juan Antonio de Molina.[1] This title has an important detail, since it is the only document appointing a regent that the King did not sign throughout the 18th century. Notably, Pedro Antonio de Medrano's appointment document was unique for the 18th century, with Cardinal Portocorrero signing on behalf of the absent King Felipe V, absent in Italy. Medrano had already given an account of his appointment to the Diputación with a letter dated in Valladolid on April 4. He was the third noble in the House of Medrano to obtain the coveted regency of Navarre, the previous being García de Medrano in 1645 and the first being Juan Martínez de Medrano in 1328, immediately after the succession crisis of the Capetian dynasty. Pedro Antonio de Medrano served three years as regent before being promoted to a position as an oidor in the Council of Orders in 1705.[1]

Later years and legacy (1705–1721)

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In 1705, Pedro Antonio de Medrano received the habit of Santiago and assumed his role in the Council of Orders. He continued to serve in this capacity until his death in December 1721, at the age of seventy-one.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Pedro Antonio Medrano Albelda | Real Academia de la Historia". dbe.rah.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Pedro de Medrano y Echauz n. 28 Oct 1620 Calahorra, La Rioja, España: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Josepha de Albelda Barron y Tejada n. 11 Abr 1615 Logroño, La Rioja, España: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Certificación de la genealogía y extracto de pruebas de Pedro Antonio de Medrano Albelda y Echauz, natural de Logroño, caballero de Alcántara, presentadas para su nombramiento de consejero de Ordenes en 1705. [Manuscrito]". www.europeana.eu. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Blasonari - Apellido Albelda". www.blasonari.net. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Pedro de Medrano y Echauz n. 28 Oct 1620 Calahorra, La Rioja, España: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Pedro de Medrano n. 14 Jul 1582 Murillo de Rio Leza, La Rioja, España: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Mariana de Echauz n. 6 Mar 1594 Calahorra, La Rioja, España: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Elogio funeral en que se descrive parte del ardimiento generoso con que en todas ocasiones sobresaliò el señalado Valor de ... Duque de Bejar, siendo el primero en el Assalto de Buda ... [Texto impreso] / de Don Pedro de Medrano y Echauz, cavallero del Orden de Alcantara, y Colegial en el Mayor de Santa Cruz de Valladolid - Medrano y Echauz, Pedro de - Libro - 1686". bdh.bne.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Pedro de Medrano: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Ana Iñiguez: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Ambrosia de Medrano y Echauz: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Jose Enriquez de Lacarra Cervantes y Angulo: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  14. ^ Marriage Certificate https://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/description/1722778
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h Nobility of Navarre - Family Tree of Teresa Josefa Alvarez de Arellano Echauz y Velasco https://www.ramhg.es/images/stories/pdf/discursos_ingreso/garrido_mercedes_nobiliarias_reino_navarra.pdf
  16. ^ "Teresa Josefa Alvarez de Arellano Echauz y Velasco n. 1677: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Martin de Echauz y Velasco n. 1626 Calahorra, La Rioja, España: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Pedro de Medrano y Alvarez de Arellano n. 1702: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Pedro Manuel de Medrano n. 1740: geneaordonez". www.geneaordonez.es. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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