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Alonso Verdugo de Castilla
3rd Count of Torrepalma
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Portrait by Ginés Andrés de Aguirre (1768, detail), Real Academia de la Historia, Madrid
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| Born | 3 September 1706 Alcalá la Real, Spain
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| Died | 27 March 1767 (aged 60) Turin, Italy
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| Seat P of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 10 June 1740 – 27 March 1767 |
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| Preceded by | Jerónimo Pardo |
| Succeeded by | Ignacio de Hermosilla |
Alonso Verdugo de Castilla was an important Spanish count. He was born on September 3, 1706, in Alcalá la Real, Spain. He passed away on March 27, 1767, in Turin, Italy.
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Life of Alonso Verdugo de Castilla
Alonso Verdugo de Castilla became the 3rd Count of Torrepalma around 1721. He received this title after his father, Pedro Verdugo, the 2nd Count of Torrepalma, passed away. His father was from Seville and was a Knight of the Order of Alcántara.
Family Background
Alonso's mother was Isabel de Castilla y Lasso de Castilla. Her family had a connection to King Pedro I of Castile from many centuries ago.
Early Life and Honors
When Alonso was 19 years old, he became a member of the Maestranza de Caballería of Granada. This was a special group for noblemen. Later, in 1756, at the age of 50, he became a Knight of the Order of Calatrava. This was another important honor.
Career and Public Service
Alonso Verdugo de Castilla was involved in many important roles.
- From 1740 to 1767, he was a member of the Real Academia Española. This is a very important institution that looks after the Spanish language.
- He was also a member of the Real Academia de la Historia, which focuses on Spanish history.
- He served as a special minister for Spain in other countries.
- From 1755 to 1760, he was in Vienna, which is the capital of Austria.
- From 1760 to 1767, he was in Turin, Italy. At that time, Turin was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy.
Succession to the Title
Alonso Verdugo de Castilla was married to María Francisca Dávila y Carrillo de Albornoz. She was the 3rd Duchess of Montemar. They did not have any children together. Because of this, his nephew, Alonso Diego Álvarez de Bohorques y Verdugo, became the 4th Count of Torrepalma.
See also
In Spanish: Alonso Verdugo y Castilla para niños
