Antonio Manrique de Lara, 2nd Duke of Nájera facts for kids
Antonio Manrique de Lara was an important Spanish noble and military leader. He lived a long time ago, dying in 1535. He was known for being the 2nd Duke of Nájera. He also served as the Viceroy of Navarre from 1516 to 1521. A viceroy was like a governor who ruled a region for the king or queen.
Antonio was the second son of Pedro Manrique de Lara. His father was a powerful military leader. Antonio's mother was Guiomar de Castro.
His father became the 1st Duke of Nájera in 1482, thanks to King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. When his father passed away in 1515, Antonio became the 2nd Duke. He was also the 3rd Count of Treviño. In 1519, he received a special honor: he became a knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece, given by King Charles I of Spain.
In 1516, Antonio was appointed as the viceroy of Navarre by Cardinal Cisneros. His job was to bring peace to this newly conquered kingdom. However, he ruled very strictly. This made him unpopular with the people of Navarre.
When Henry II, the son of the former King of Navarre, sent a large army to take back his kingdom, the people of Navarre supported him. This army was made up of French and Navarrese soldiers, led by General André de Foix. In less than three weeks, almost all of Navarre was retaken.
Military Actions
Antonio Manrique de Lara was also involved in other important events. In 1520, he helped to stop the Revolt of the Comuneros. This was a rebellion by Spanish citizens against the king.
In 1521, he led Spanish forces to victory. He defeated the French army in the Siege of Logroño. He also won the important Battle of Noáin.
Later Life
After the Spanish forces took back the Kingdom of Navarre, Antonio's role became less important. He retired to his family lands in La Rioja. He passed away there in 1535.
Family Life
Antonio Manrique de Lara married Juana Cardona Y Enriquez in 1503. Juana was the sister of Fernando Ramon Folch, 2nd Duke of Cardona. She passed away in 1547.
Antonio and Juana had seven children together:
- Juan Esteban (1504–1558), who became the 3rd Duke of Nájera. He was also a knight in the Order of the Golden Fleece.
- Aldonza, who did not have any children.
- Guiomar (died 1543), who also did not have any children.
- Juan Fernandéz (1508–1570), who later became the viceroy of Naples in 1558. He had children.
- Rodrigo, who had children.
- María, who did not have any children.
- Bernardino (died 1999), who had children.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Manrique de Lara para niños
