Francisco de Benavides facts for kids
Francisco IV de Benavides y Dávila (born 1 November 1640 in Madrid – died 1716) was an important Spanish nobleman and politician. He served as the Viceroy of Sicily from 1678 to 1687 and then as the Viceroy of Naples from 1687 to 1696. He became the 9th Count of Santisteban del Puerto in March 1666. Francisco was the second son of Diego de Benavides, 8th Count of Santisteban.
Life and Family
Francisco IV de Benavides y Dávila came from a powerful Spanish family. His mother was Antonia Dávila y Corella, who was the 10th Countess of Cocentaina. Her father, Jerónimo Ruiz de Corella, was a General of Artillery in the Duchy of Milan, Italy. His mother's family, the "Manriques," also held many important titles in Spain.
Noble Titles and Honors
The title of Count of Santisteban del Puerto was first given by King Henry IV of Castile in 1473. Francisco IV, as the 9th Count, received a very special honor called Grandee of Spain from King Charles II of Spain in 1696. This title meant he was one of the highest-ranking nobles in the country.
Later, Francisco's son, Manuel de Benavides y Aragon, became the 10th Count. In 1738, King Philip V of Spain made Manuel the 1st Duke of Santisteban del Puerto. This was to reward Manuel for his help as a Spanish Army Brigadier in battles across Europe, especially in Italy, Sicily, and Naples.
Marriage and Children
Francisco IV married Francisca Josefa de Aragón y Sandoval. She was born in Lucena, Córdoba, Spain, in 1647 and passed away in 1697. They had many children together, about 18 in total.
Francisca Josefa's father was Luis Ramón de Aragón-Folc de Cardona y Córdoba, the 6th Duke of Segorbe. Her mother was Mariana de Sandoval-Rojas y Enriquez de Cabrera, the 3rd Duchess of Lerma. Her family was closely connected to important political figures in Spain at the time.
See also
In Spanish: Francisco de Benavides Dávila y Corella para niños
