Duke of Feria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dukedom of Feria |
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| Creation date | 28 November 1567 |
| Monarch | Philip II |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Gómez Suárez de Figueroa y Córdoba, 1st Duke of Feria |
| Present holder | Rafael de Medina y Abascal, 20th Duke of Feria |
The Duke of Feria (Spanish: Duque de Feria) is a special family title in Spain. It's a "hereditary title," meaning it passes down through generations. This title also comes with the rank of a Grandee. A Grandee is a very high-ranking noble in Spain.
King Philip II created this title in 1567. The first person to hold it was Gómez Suárez de Figueroa. He was already the 5th Count of Feria before becoming a Duke. The name "Feria" comes from a town called Feria in the Badajoz region of Spain.
What is a Duke?
A Duke is a very important noble. In the past, dukes often ruled large areas of land. They were powerful and close to the king. A dukedom is the land or area a duke rules. Today, these titles are mostly about family history. They show a family's long and important past.
History of the Dukes of Feria
The title of Duke of Feria has been held by many people over hundreds of years. Each Duke played a part in Spanish history. They were often involved in important events.
The first Duke was Gómez Suárez de Figueroa y Córdoba. He received the title in 1567. He was a trusted advisor to King Philip II.
Later, the 3rd Duke, Gómez Suárez de Figueroa y Mendoza, was also very important. He was a military leader. He helped lead the conquest of Breisach in 1635. This was a significant event in history.
Today, the 20th Duke of Feria is Rafael de Medina y Abascal. He inherited the title in 2002.
Images for kids
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The 3rd Duke of Feria leading the conquest of Breisach by Jusepe Leonardo, 1635
See also
In Spanish: Ducado de Feria para niños
- List of dukes in the peerage of Spain
- List of current Grandees of Spain
