Esther Koplowitz, 7th Marchioness of Casa Peñalver facts for kids
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The Most Illustrious
The Marchioness of Casa Peñalver
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Koplowitz in 2008
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Esther María Koplowitz y Romero de Juseu
August 10, 1953 Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Businesswoman, philanthropist |
| Board member of | Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Grupo Cementos Portland Valderrivas |
| Spouse(s) | Alberto Alcocer (1969-1990, divorced) Fernando Falcó, 3rd Marquess of Cubas (2003-2009, divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Alicia Koplowitz (sister) |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
Esther María Koplowitz y Romero de Juseu, also known as the 7th Marchioness of Casa Peñalver, is a famous Spanish businesswoman. She is also a philanthropist, which means she gives a lot of money and time to help others.
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About Esther Koplowitz
Esther Koplowitz is a very important person at a big Spanish company called Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (FCC). This company does many different things and has about 90,000 employees. She is the vice-president of its board.
She also helps lead other companies. For example, she is the vice-president of Cementos Portland Valderrivas. She used to be on the board of a large French company called Veolia Environnement.
Helping Others: The Esther Koplowitz Foundation
Esther Koplowitz leads her own charity, the Esther Koplowitz Foundation. This foundation works to help people in need. She has built and given many care homes to help the elderly and people with disabilities.
Some of these homes include "Nuestra Casa" in Madrid and "La Nostra Casa" in Barcelona. These homes are for older people who need special care or do not have much money. She also built "La Nostra Casa de Vall de la Ballestera" in Valencia. This home helps adults with physical and mental disabilities.
Her foundation plans to build two more care homes. One will be in Valladolid and another in Valencia. They will help people with disabilities, just like the home already in Valencia.
Awards for Her Work
Esther Koplowitz has received many awards. These awards are for her charity work and her skills in business. Some of her honors include the Great Cross of the Order of Civil Merit. She also received the Gold Medal of Civil Order for Charitable Acts.
She has been given the Madrid Region Gold Medal and the Blanquerna award from Catalonia. She also received an Academic Honour from the Royal Academy of History. France honored her with the Chevalier de l'ordre de la Légion d'honneur.
Her Family and Titles
Esther and her sister, Alicia, received their noble titles from their mother. A "Marchioness" is a noble title, like a duchess or countess. Esther used to be the Marchioness of Casa Peñalver and Marchioness of Campo Florido.
Now, her two daughters hold these titles. Carmen Alcocer y Koplowitz is the Marchioness of Casa Peñalver. Alicia Alcocer y Koplowitz is the Marchioness of Campo Florido. Her sister Alicia is the Marchioness of Bellavista.
In 2003, Esther Koplowitz married Fernando Falcó, who was the 3rd Marquess of Cubas. They later divorced in 2009.
Important Awards and Recognitions
Esther Koplowitz has received many important awards over the years. These awards recognize her dedication to helping others and her success in business.
- July 13, 2001: The Spanish government gave her the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit. This was for her long-time support of social causes.
- November 2004: The mayor of Valencia made her an Honorary Citizen of Valencia.
- January 2005: She received the Montblanc Award for Best Executive of the Year.
- January 11, 2005: The Mayor of Barcelona gave her the Shield of the City of Barcelona. This was for her foundation's social work.
- January 2005: She received the Silver Cross of the Guardia Civil’s Order of Merit.
- December 2006: The Adecco Foundation gave her its Annual Award for her social work.
- June 2007: The Royal Academy of History awarded her its Gold Medal.
- September 2007: She was named Business Leader of the Year by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United States.
- December 2007: She received the "Goxua" Bilbotarra Award in Bilbao.
- January 23, 2008: Queen Sofia of Spain gave her the Golden Cross of the Civil Order of Social Solidarity.
- May 2008: The government of the Community of Madrid gave her the Grand Cross of Health. This is the highest health award in Madrid.
- October 2, 2008: She received the IMSERSO Infanta Cristina Award for Social Merit.
- October 8, 2008: She received the Gold and Diamond Insignia from the Orphan Foundation of the National Police Corps (Spain).
- October 2008: She was awarded the XV Blanquerna Prize by the Government of Catalonia. This was for her help in promoting Catalonia.
- April 2009: She received the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid.
- January 2010: She received the Silver Medal from the Valencian Council of Culture.
- June 2012: The Republic of France gave her the Cross of the Order of Knight of the Legion of Honour. This was for her business success and charity work.
- June 2012: She was awarded the Gold Medal of the Spanish Road Association (AEC). This is the highest honor from this group that supports roads.
- May 2013: The Council of Ministers gave her the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Environmental Merit.
- July 2013: The Barcelona City Council gave her the Gold Medal of Scientific Merit.
- May 2014: She received the Medal of Honor from Francisco de Vitoria University.
- October 2014: She was awarded the "Count of Latores" Prize for Humanitarian Work.
- November 2014: She received the Gold Medal of Merit in Work. She was also named a Dame of the Noble Corps of the Principality of Asturias.
- December 26, 2014: She was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Alfonso X the Wise.
- December 2019: She received the VI Ibero-American Philanthropy Award.
- 2020: She received the VI Ibero-American Philanthropy Award again.
- September 2023: The Royal National Academy of Medicine (RANME) awarded her its Medal of Honor.
See also
In Spanish: Esther Koplowitz para niños
