Duke of Segorbe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dukedom of Segorbe
Creation date	1469
Monarch	John II
Peerage	Peerage of Spain
First holder	Enrique de Aragón y Pimentel, 1st Duke of Segorbe
Present holder	Ignacio Medina y Fernández de Córdoba, 19th Duke of Segorbe
Heir apparent	Sol Medina y Orléans-Braganza

The Duke of Segorbe (Spanish: Duque de Segorbe) is a special family title in Spain. It's a "hereditary title," which means it passes down from one family member to another over many years.

This important title was first given in 1469 by King John II of Aragon. The very first person to hold it was Enrique de Aragón y Pimentel. This title also comes with the special rank of "Grandee," which means the Duke of Segorbe is one of the most important nobles in Spain. The family holding this title is connected to the famous Medinaceli family.

Who is the Current Duke of Segorbe?

The current Duke of Segorbe is Ignacio Medina y Fernández de Córdoba. He became the 19th Duke in 1969.

In 1985, he married Princess Maria da Glória de Orléans-Braganza. They have two daughters:

• Sol María de la Blanca Medina y Orléans-Braganza, who was born in 1986. She is the 54th Countess of Ampurias and is expected to inherit her father's titles.
• Ana Luna Medina y Orléans-Braganza, who was born in 1988. She is the 17th Countess of Ricla.

How the Title is Passed Down

For a long time, noble titles in Spain, like the Dukedom of Segorbe, followed a rule called "cognatic primogeniture." This meant that if a family had no sons, a daughter could inherit the title.

However, this rule changed in 2006. Now, the oldest child in the family automatically inherits the title, no matter if they are a boy or a girl. This makes it fair for everyone.

List of Dukes of Segorbe

Here is a list of the people who have held the title of Duke of Segorbe since it was created:

See also

In Spanish: Ducado de Segorbe para niños

• Cardinal Fernández de Córdoba
• Casa de Medinaceli
• Grandees of Spain

Images for kids

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  Medinaceli arms