Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of Los Balbases facts for kids
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Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of Los Balbases
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| Died | 1659 (aged 64–65) |
Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of Los Balbases (born in Genoa, Italy in 1594 – died in Madrid, Spain on August 8, 1659) was an important person in Spanish history. He held many high titles and roles. These included being a Grandee of Spain, which was a very high noble rank. He was also the Duke of San Severino.
Filippo Spinola was also honored as a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. This was a very special award given to important people. He served as a General in the Spanish Army. He was also the President of the Supreme Council of Flanders, which was an important government position.
His Family Background
Filippo Spinola was the son of a famous father, Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases. His father was born in Genoa, Italy, in 1569 and passed away in 1630. Ambrogio was also a very important figure.
Filippo's father was the 1st Duke of Sesto. This title was given to him in Naples in 1612. He also became a Grandee of Spain in 1621. Ambrogio Spinola was known for conquering Breda in 1623. He also served as the Governor of the Duchy of Milan. Like his son, he was a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Filippo's mother was Giovanetta Bacciadone y Doria.
His Family Life
Filippo Spinola married a woman named Gironima Doria. Together, they had six children. They had five boys and one girl. Their daughter later became a nun.
Sadly, many of their children did not survive past childhood. Their third son was the first to live to adulthood. This son was named Paolo Vincenzo Spínola, 3rd marquis of Los Balbases. He was born in Milan, Italy, after February 1628 and died in Madrid, Spain, in 1699. He later became the 3rd Marquis of Los Balbases, following in his father's footsteps.
See also
In Spanish: Felipe Spínola para niños
