Duke of Gandía facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dukedom of Gandía |
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| Creation date | 20 December 1485 |
| Monarch | Catholic Monarchs |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Pedro Luis de Borja, 1st Duke of Gandía |
| Present holder | Ángela María de Ulloa y Solís-Beaumont, 20th Duchess of Gandía |
The Duke of Gandía is a special title in Spanish nobility. A "dukedom" is like a very important area of land ruled by a "duke" or "duchess." The title comes from the city of Gandía in Spain.
This important title was first created in 1399 by King Martin of Aragon. He gave it to Alfonso of Aragon and Foix. Before it was a dukedom, it was a "lordship" (a smaller area ruled by a lord) created in 1323. Over time, because there were no direct children to inherit, the title moved between different powerful families, like the House of Barcelona and the House of Trastámara.
Later, in 1483, King Ferdinand II of Aragon brought the title back. He gave it to Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia for his son, Pier Luigi Borgia. After Pier Luigi, his half-brother Giovanni Borgia became the duke. After Giovanni's death, his young son inherited the title. A famous duke from this family was Francesco Borgia, who later became a Jesuit priest.
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History of the Dukes of Gandía
Early Dukes: House of Aragon
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The first dukes of Gandía belonged to the House of Aragon. This was a very old and powerful royal family in Spain.
- Pedro de Aragón y Anjou was the Lord of Gandía from 1323 to 1359.
- Alfonso of Aragon and Foix was the first official Duke of Gandía. He held the title from 1399 to 1412.
- After him, his son Alfonso of Aragon and Eiximenis became the second duke.
- Then, Hugo of Cardona and Gandia held the title for a short time.
The House of Trastámara Takes Over
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The title then passed to the House of Trastámara, another important royal family in Spain.
- John II of Aragon was a king who also held the title of Duke of Gandía for a few years.
- His son, Charles, Prince of Viana, inherited the title next.
- Finally, Ferdinand II of Aragon held the dukedom before it was re-established for a new family.
The Famous House of Borja (Borgia) Dukes
On December 20, 1483, King Ferdinand II of Aragon officially brought the dukedom back. He gave it to the famous and powerful House of Borgia. This family was originally from Spain but became very important in Italy too.
- Pier Luigi de Borgia (also known as Pedro Luis de Borja) was the first duke from this family.
- His half-brother, Giovanni Borgia (Juan de Borja), became the second duke.
- Giovanni's son, Juan de Borja y Enríquez de Luna, became the third duke.
- One of the most well-known dukes was Saint Francis Borgia (Francisco de Borja). After his wife died, he decided to become a Jesuit priest. He was a very religious person.
- Many other members of the Borja family held the title after him, continuing the line for many years.
Later Dukes: Pimentel and Osuna Families
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After the Borja family, the Dukedom of Gandía passed to other noble families through marriage and inheritance. These included the House of Pimentel and the House of Osuna.
- Francisco de Borja Alfonso Pimentel y Borja was one of the dukes from the Pimentel family.
- María Josefa Pimentel y Téllez-Girón was another important duchess.
- Later, the title went to the House of Osuna, with dukes like Pedro de Alcántara Téllez-Girón y Beaufort and Mariano Téllez-Girón y Beaufort Spontin.
- Today, the current Duchess of Gandía is Ángela María de Ulloa y Solís-Beaumont.
See also
In Spanish: Ducado de Gandía para niños
