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Hugo O'Donnell
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The Duke of Tetuán | |
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Tenure | 2005-present |
Predecessor | Leopoldo O'Donnell y Lara, 6th Duke of Tetuán |
Heir apparent | Carlos O'Donnell y Armada, 15th Marquess of Altamira |
Born | Hugo José O'Donnell y Duque de Estrada 29 September 1948 Madrid, Spain |
Noble family | O'Donnell |
Spouse(s) | María de la Asunción Armada y Díez de Rivera |
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Father | Leopoldo O'Donnell y Lara, 6th Duke of Tetuán |
Mother | Consuelo Duque de Estrada y Moreno de la Serna |
Occupation | Military officer, historian, lawyer |

Hugo José O'Donnell y Duque de Estrada, born on September 29, 1948, is a Spanish nobleman, naval officer, lawyer, and historian. He holds the title of the 7th Duke of Tetuán. He is also a Grandee of Spain, which is a very high rank of Spanish nobility.
He has been a vice president of the International Commission for Maritime History. He is also a respected member of the Royal Academy of History and the Royal Historical Society.
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Life and Career of Hugo O'Donnell
Hugo O'Donnell became the 7th Duke of Tetuán on October 5, 2005. He inherited this important title from his father, Leopoldo O'Donnell y Lara. The title of Duke of Tetuán was created to honor his ancestor, General Leopoldo O'Donnell. This general led the conquest of Tetuán in Morocco in the mid-1800s. He also served as Prime Minister of Spain many times.
Hugo O'Donnell is considered the head of the O'Donnell family, a famous Irish family. He is an active member of the O'Donnell of Tyrconnell Clan Association in Ireland. He is also a Knight of Malta, which is part of a very old Catholic order.
Besides his noble titles, the duke is a well-known naval historian. He used to be a naval commander in the Spanish military. He also served as a Minister for the Marine in Spain, which means he was in charge of things related to the sea and navy. On June 22, 2001, he was chosen to be a member of the Royal Academy of History. He officially joined on February 1, 2004.
Family Life and Children
Hugo O'Donnell is married to María de la Asunción Armada y Díez de Rivera. They have four children together:
- Carlos Leopoldo O'Donnell y Armada, born in 1974. He is the 15th Marquess of Altamira and also a Grandee of Spain.
- Maria de la Fuencisla O'Donnell y Armada, born in 1975.
- Hugo José O'Donnell y Armada, born in 1979. He is the 9th Marquess of Las Salinas.
- Alfonso O'Donnelly Armada, born in 1984. He is the 7th Count of Lucena.
Honors and Achievements
Hugo O'Donnell has received several honors for his military service and academic work.
Military Honors
Spain
He received the Grand Cross of Naval Merit with White Decoration from Spain.
He was also awarded the Medal of the Sahara .
Chivalric Honors
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
He is a Knight Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
Academic Honors
Spain
- He is a full member and censor of the Royal Academy of History.
- He is also an honored academic of the Royal Madrilenian Academy of Heraldry and Genealogy .
United Kingdom
- He was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in the United Kingdom.
See also
In Spanish: Hugo O'Donnell para niños
- Spanish nobility