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Carlos Fitz-James Stuart
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Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, in a bust of 1962
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Carlos Juan Martínez de Irujo Fitz-James-Stuart
2 October 1948 Madrid, Spain
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| Spouse(s) |
Matilde de Solís-Beaumont y Martínez-Campos
(m. 1988; div. 2004) |
| Children | Fernando Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Huéscar Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, 22nd Count of Osorno |
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| Family | House of Alba |
Carlos Fitz-James Stuart y Martínez de Irujo, born on October 2, 1948, is a Spanish nobleman. He is known as the 19th Duke of Alba. He leads the House of Alba, which is one of Spain's oldest and most important noble families.
Life and Career
Carlos Fitz-James Stuart was born in Madrid, Spain. He is the oldest son of Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, 18th Duchess of Alba. His father was Luis Martínez de Irujo y Artázcoz. When he was just two years old, in 1951, he received his first title: the 14th Duke of Huéscar. This title was given to him by his grandfather. Carlos is also a direct descendant of James II of England, a former king.
He studied law at the Complutense University of Madrid. Today, he works as an adviser for several cultural groups. These include the Hispania Nostra Foundation and the Hispanic Society of America. He is also in charge of the House of Alba Foundation. This means he looks after many important historical items and properties belonging to the House of Alba.
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When his mother passed away in 2014, Carlos became the 19th Duke of Alba. He also inherited many other noble titles. Most of these titles were officially confirmed in 2015. Later that year, he shared some of his titles with his sons. He gave the title of Duke of Huéscar to his older son, Fernando. He also gave the title of Count of Osorno to his younger son, Carlos.
Family
On June 13, 1988, Carlos married Matilde de Solís-Beaumont y Martínez de Campos. Their wedding took place in the Seville Cathedral. Matilde is the daughter of Fernando de Solís y Atienza.
Carlos and Matilde had two sons before their marriage ended in 2004:
- Fernando Fitz-James Stuart y de Solís, born on September 14, 1990. He is the 17th Duke of Huéscar.
- Fernando has two daughters: Rosario Fitz-James Stuart y Palazuelo (born September 8, 2020) and Sofía Fitz-James Stuart y Palazuelo (born January 10, 2023).
- Carlos Fitz-James Stuart y de Solís, born on November 29, 1991. He is the 22nd Count of Osorno.
- Carlos has one son: Carlos Fitz-James Stuart y Corsini (born March 4, 2024).
Titles and Honours
Titles
Carlos Fitz-James Stuart holds many noble titles. A "Grandee of Spain" is a very high rank in Spanish nobility. It comes with special privileges.
- Dukedoms
- 19th Duke of Alba, Grandee of Spain
- 12th Duke of Berwick, Grandee of Spain
- 12th Duke of Liria and Jérica, Grandee of Spain
- Count-Dukedoms
- 13th Count-Duke of Olivares, Grandee of Spain
- Marquessates
- 17th Marquess of Carpio, Grandee of Spain
- Countships
- 23rd Count of Lemos, Grandee of Spain
- 21st Count of Lerín, Grandee of Spain
- 21st Count of Miranda del Castañar, Grandee of Spain
- 17th Count of Monterrey, Grandee of Spain
Honours
Carlos Fitz-James Stuart has also received several important honours:
He is a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic. This is a Spanish civil order given for services to the country.
He is a Knight Grand Cross of Justice of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George.
He is a Knight of the Illustrious Royal Order of Saint Januarius.
Arms
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Fitz-James Stuart y Martínez de Irujo para niños
