Duke of Osuna facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dukedom of Osuna |
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| Creation date | 5 October 1562 |
| Monarch | Philip II |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Pedro Téllez-Girón y de la Cueva, 1st Duke of Osuna |
| Present holder | Ángela María de Solís-Beaumont y Téllez-Girón, 17th Duchess of Osuna |
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The Dukedom of Osuna is a special noble title in Spain. It was first given out in 1562 by King Philip II of Spain. The first person to hold this title was Pedro Girón de la Cueva. He was an important person who also served as a Viceroy (a ruler representing the king) in Naples.
The town of Osuna in Spain became very important in the 1400s. The Téllez-Girón family, who later became Dukes of Osuna, helped the town grow. They made Osuna the main city for their lands in Andalusia.
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What is the Dukedom of Osuna?
A Dukedom is a very high noble title. It is given by a king or queen. The Duke or Duchess of Osuna is a leader of a noble family. They often have special duties or lands. This title shows their important place in Spanish history.
Early History of the Osuna Title
The Téllez-Girón family started gaining power in the mid-1400s. One of their family members, Alfonso Téllez-Girón de las Casas, became the Count of Ureña in 1464. This was a step up in their noble status. Their influence kept growing. Finally, in 1562, they received the even higher title of Duke of Osuna.
Important Dukes of Osuna
Over the centuries, many Dukes of Osuna played big roles in Spain. They were often involved in politics, the military, and even art.
The "Great Duke"
One famous Duke was Pedro Téllez-Girón, 3rd Duke of Osuna. He was a general and a viceroy in places like Sicily and Naples. He was so well-known for his skills that people called him the "Great Duke of Osuna."
The Art-Loving Dukes
Another important pair were Pedro Téllez-Girón, 9th Duke of Osuna and his wife, María Josefa Pimentel. They loved art and supported a famous painter named Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes. Goya painted many portraits of their family.
The Traveling Duke
Mariano Téllez-Girón, 12th Duke of Osuna was also a notable figure. He traveled a lot and represented Spain in important events. For example, he attended the crowning of Queen Victoria in England. He also went to the wedding of Eugenia de Montijo to Napoleon III. He was known for his grand lifestyle.
Dukes of Osuna (1562-Present)
Here is a list of the people who have held the title of Duke or Duchess of Osuna:
- Pedro Girón de la Cueva, 1st Duke of Osuna
- Juan Téllez-Girón de Guzmán, 2nd Duke of Osuna
- Pedro Manuel Girón de Velasco, 3rd Duke of Osuna (the "Great Duke")
- Juan Téllez-Girón y Enriquez de Ribera, 4th Duke of Osuna
- Gaspar Téllez-Girón y Sandoval, 5th Duke of Osuna
- Francisco de Paula Téllez-Girón y Benavides, 6th Duke of Osuna
- José María Téllez-Girón y Benavides, 7th Duke of Osuna
- Pedro Zoilo Téllez-Girón y Pérez de Guzmán el Bueno, 8th Duke of Osuna
- Pedro Téllez-Girón y Pacheco, 9th Duke of Osuna (patron of Goya)
- Francisco Téllez-Girón y Pimentel, 10th Duke of Osuna
- Pedro de Alcántara Téllez-Girón y Beaufort-Spontin, 11th Duke of Osuna
- Mariano Téllez-Girón y Beaufort-Spontin, 12th Duke of Osuna (the traveling Duke)
- Pedro de Àlcantara Téllez-Girón y Fernández de Santillán, 13th Duke of Osuna
- Luis María Téllez-Girón y Fernández de Córdoba, 14th Duke of Osuna
- Mariano Téllez-Girón y Fernández de Córdoba, 15th Duke of Osuna
- Angela Téllez-Girón y Duque de Estrada, 16th Duchess of Osuna
- Ángela María de Solís-Beaumont y Téllez-Girón, 17th Duchess of Osuna (the current Duchess)
See also
In Spanish: Ducado de Osuna para niños
- Collegiate Church of Osuna
Images for kids
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Arms of the Dukes of Osuna as Grandees of Spain
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The 9th Duke and Duchess of Osuna with their children, painted by Goya.
