Eduardo de Figueroa, 8th Count of Yebes facts for kids
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The Most Illustrious
The Count of Yebes
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Pictured in San Sebastián, 1927
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| Born | 20 September 1899 Madrid, Spain
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| Died | 11 July 1984 (aged 84) Madrid, Spain
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Carmen Muñoz y Roca-Tallada
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| Children | 2 |
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Eduardo de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez, 8th Count of Yebes (born September 20, 1899 – died July 11, 1984) was an important Spanish noble, architect, politician, and writer. He was a member of parliament for Barbastro, which means he helped make laws for Spain. He was also a member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, a famous art academy. He led the National Board of Trophy Hunting Homologation, an organization that sets standards for hunting trophies.
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Early Life and Family
Eduardo de Figueroa was born in Madrid, Spain. He was the sixth child of Alvaro de Figueroa y Torres, who was a very important person. His father even served as the Prime Minister of Spain, leading the country's government. His mother was Casilda Alonso-Martínez y Martín.
Eduardo had six brothers and sisters: Casilda, Luis, Álvaro, Carlos, José, and Agustín. His family was quite accomplished!
- His brother Álvaro was the Mayor of Madrid from 1921 to 1922.
- Another brother, José, won a silver medal in polo at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
- His brother Agustín became a successful movie director. He was also the father-in-law of the famous singer Raphael.
A Passion for Hunting
Eduardo de Figueroa, the Count of Yebes, is remembered as one of the most famous hunters of the 20th century. He loved hunting and wrote a well-known book called Veinte Años de Caza Mayor, which means Twenty Years of Big Game Hunting. This book is still considered a classic in hunting literature. People described him as strong and determined, always willing to work hard for his hunting achievements, even though he was a nobleman.
Amazing Hunting Achievements
He achieved some remarkable things in hunting:
- In 1949, he hunted a giant sable antelope in Angola. This animal holds the current world record for its size and can be seen at the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Spain.
- He was also the first person to officially record the presence of the Iberian ibex (a type of wild goat) in the Penibaetic System mountains of Spain.
Eduardo was especially fond of hunting roe deer. His own large country estate, called El Robledo, had many roe deer, making it a perfect place for him to enjoy his hobby.
Leading Hunting Organizations
Because of his knowledge and passion, he became the Honorific President of the Royal Hunting Federation of Spain. In 1950, he helped create the National Board of Trophy Hunting Homologation with other hunters. This group sets standards for measuring and recognizing hunting trophies. He was the very first president of this important organization.
Eduardo de Figueroa passed away in Madrid in July 1984.
Family Life
On July 3, 1922, Eduardo married Carmen Muñoz y Roca-Tallada. Their wedding took place in Madrid. They had two daughters:
- Mercedes de Figueroa y Muñoz (born in 1924)
- María del Carmen de Figueroa y Muñoz (born in 1929), who later became the 9th Countess of Yebes.
His Noble Title
Eduardo de Figueroa held the title of the 8th Count of Yebes. This is a noble title in Spain, passed down through his family.
His Writings
He is known for his book:
- 20 Años de Caza Mayor, published by Plus Ultra, Madrid, in 1948.
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo de Figueroa y Alonso-Martínez para niños
