Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, 3rd Duke of the Infantado facts for kids
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza y Luna (born March 11, 1461, died August 30, 1531) was a very important Spanish noble. People sometimes called him El Grande, which means "The Great". He came from one of the richest and most powerful families in Spain, the House of Mendoza. He became the 3rd Duke of the Infantado in the year 1500.
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Family and Marriages
The Powerful Mendoza Family
Diego was born into the famous Mendoza family in Arenas de San Pedro, Spain. His father was Íñigo López de Mendoza y Luna, 2nd Duke of the Infantado. His grandfather was Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, 1st Duke of the Infantado. The Mendoza family was well-known for its wealth and influence in Castile.
His Family Life
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza married twice. His first wife was Maria Pimentel y Pacheco. They married around 1491. Sadly, Maria passed away in 1499.
They had four children together:
- Íñigo López de Mendoza, 4th Duke of the Infantado (1493–1566)
- Rodrigo de Mendoza, who became the 1st Marquis of Montes-Claros
- Ana, who married Luis de la Cerda, the 1st Marquis of Cogolludo
- Marina, who married Diego Arias
Later, in 1530, Diego married Maria Maldonado. They did not have any children together.
Important Events and Roles
Fighting in the Conquest of Granada
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza was a brave soldier. He took part in the Conquest of Granada. This was a very important war where Christian kingdoms took back control of Spain from Muslim rule. He was especially brave during the capture of Loja.
Standing Up for Nobles
Diego was a strong political leader. He often disagreed with Cardinal Cisneros, who was a very powerful church leader and politician. Diego believed it was important to protect the rights and power of the noble families in Spain.
A Knight of the Golden Fleece
In 1519, King Charles I of Spain (who was also Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) chose Diego to become a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. This was a very special and important award. It showed that he was highly respected by the King and other powerful leaders in Europe.
The Revolt of the Comuneros
From 1520 to 1521, there was a big uprising in Spain called the Revolt of the Comuneros. This was a fight between the King and some cities and nobles. Diego Hurtado de Mendoza was very careful during this time. He waited to see which side would become stronger. In 1521, he decided to support King Charles I. He mainly did this because he strongly disliked Bishop Acuña, who was on the other side.
Hosting a King
In 1525, King Francis I of France was captured during the Battle of Pavia. After his capture, he stayed in Diego's palace. This shows how grand and important Diego's home and family were.
Later Life
In his older years, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza suffered from gout, a painful joint condition. He lived a very religious life. A famous composer named Mateo Flecha worked for him from 1525 until Diego passed away.
| Preceded by Íñigo López de Mendoza y Luna |
 Duke of the Infantado 1500–1531 |
Succeeded by Íñigo López de Mendoza y Pimentel |
See also
In Spanish: Diego Hurtado de Mendoza de la Vega y Luna para niños
