Carlos Falcó, 5th Marquess of Griñón facts for kids
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Pictured in 2018
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| Born | 3 February 1937 |
| Died | 20 March 2020 (aged 83) Madrid, Spain
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Jeannine Girod
(m. 1963; div. 1971)Fátima de la Cierva
(m. 1993; div. 2011)Esther Doña
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| Children | 5 |
Carlos Falcó y Fernández de Córdoba (born February 3, 1937 – died March 20, 2020) was a Spanish nobleman and businessman. He was known as the 5th Marquess of Griñón. He also held the title of Marquess of Castel-Moncayo, which was an older and very important title.
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About Carlos Falcó
Carlos Falcó was born in Seville, Spain. His family was very well-known. His father was Manuel Falcó y Escandón, the 9th Duke of Montellano. His mother was Hilda Fernández de Córdoba y Mariátegui, who was a famous huntress.
Carlos Falcó received the title of Marquess of Griñón in 1955. His grandfather gave him this title. Later, in 1978, he also inherited the title of Marquess of Castel-Moncayo after his father passed away. This made him a Grandee of Spain, which is a very high rank of nobility.
His Work and Family Life
Carlos Falcó was a successful businessman. He managed his family's wine brand, "Marqués de Griñón." This wine became very famous. In 2014, the American magazine Wine Spectator said it was one of the best wines in the world.
He was married several times and had five children. From 1980 to 1985, he was married to Isabel Preysler. During this time, he became the stepfather to her children, including famous singers Julio Iglesias Jr. and Enrique Iglesias.
His Children
Carlos Falcó had children with different partners:
- With Jeannine Girod y del Avellanal:
- Manuel Falcó y Girod, born in 1964. He later became the 13th Marquess of Castel-Moncayo.
- Alejandra Falcó y Girod, born in 1967. She became the 13th Marchioness of Mirabel.
- With María Isabel Preysler y Arrastía:
- Tamara Falcó y Preysler, born in 1981. She later became the 6th Marchioness of Griñón.
- With María de Fátima de la Cierva y Moreno:
- Duarte Falcó y de la Cierva, born in 1994.
- Aldara Falcó y de la Cierva, born in 1997.
His Passing
Carlos Falcó passed away on March 20, 2020, in a hospital in Madrid. He died because of COVID-19.
After his death, his son Manuel inherited the title of Marquess of Castel-Moncayo. His daughter Tamara inherited the title of Marquess of Griñón.
Titles He Held
- 12th Marquess of Castel-Moncayo (GE)
- 5th Marquess of Griñón
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Falcó para niños
