Alonso Fernández de Córdoba y Aguilar facts for kids
Alonso Fernández de Córdoba y Aguilar (born 1653, died 1699) was an important Spanish leader in the Catholic Church. He became a Cardinal, which is a very high rank. He was also chosen to be the Grand Inquisitor of Spain for a short time in 1699.
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The Life of Alonso Fernández de Córdoba y Aguilar
Early Life and Education
Alonso Fernández de Córdoba y Aguilar was born in a town called Montilla on September 21, 1653. His father was Luis Fernández de Córdoba y Enríquez de Ribera, who was the 5th Duke of Feria. A Duke is a very high-ranking noble. His mother was Mariana Fernández de Córdoba. Alonso's older brother, Luis, later became the 6th Duke of Feria. Alonso went to the University of Salamanca for his education.
Becoming a Church Leader
After finishing his studies, Alonso became a canon at the Cathedral of Córdoba. A canon is a type of priest who works at a cathedral. His uncle, Francisco Fernández de Córdoba y Pimentel, who was the 8th Duke of Sessa, helped him become the abbot of Santa Maria de Rute. An abbot is the head of a monastery.
In 1676, Charles II of Spain, the king at the time, gave Alonso a special award called the Order of Alcántara. This was a military and religious order. The king also appointed him to the Consejo de Órdenes, which was a council that managed these special orders.
Becoming a Cardinal
In July 1697, Pope Innocent XII named Alonso a Cardinal. This is one of the highest positions in the Catholic Church, just below the Pope. Cardinals often wear a special red hat called a galero. However, Alonso never actually traveled to Rome to officially receive his galero.
On September 5, 1699, he was chosen to be the Grand Inquisitor of Spain. The Grand Inquisitor was a powerful leader in the Spanish Inquisition, which was a religious court. Sadly, Alonso died before he could start this important job.
He passed away in Madrid on September 19, 1699.
See also
In Spanish: Alonso Fernández de Córdoba y Figueroa para niños
