Iñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza facts for kids
Íñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza (born in 1512 – died in Mondéjar, April 21, 1580) was an important Spanish noble, soldier, diplomat, and politician. He worked for King Philip II of Spain.
Contents
About Íñigo López de Mendoza
Íñigo inherited important titles from his father, Luis Hurtado de Mendoza y Pacheco. He became the 4th Count of Tendilla and the 3rd Marquis of Mondéjar. He also held the high military position of 3rd and last Captain General of Granada. His mother was Catalina de Mendoza.
Íñigo married María de Mendoza. She was the daughter of a very powerful noble, Íñigo López de Mendoza, 4th Duke of the Infantado. This marriage connected him to an even more influential family.
Military and Diplomatic Roles
In 1555, Íñigo became a top commander for Spain. He led both land and sea forces. His mission was to help the cities of Oran and Bugía. These cities were under attack by the Turkish army.
In 1560, he served as the Spanish Ambassador in Rome. An ambassador is a country's official representative in another country. His job was to handle important talks between Spain and the Pope.
The Morisco Revolt
Íñigo played a key role in the early parts of the Morisco Revolt. This was a major uprising in Spain. He led Spanish troops alongside Luis Fajardo, 2nd Marquis of los Vélez.
He led a very successful military campaign. Even with heavy snow and freezing cold, he fought many battles. He kept pushing the enemy and won many victories. The Moriscos quickly lost hope and wanted to surrender. By February 1569, the rebellion was almost over.
Despite his great success, Íñigo was replaced in 1570 by Juan de Austria.
Later Political Career
After the rebellion ended, Íñigo continued his important work. In 1572, he became the viceroy of Valencia. A viceroy is like a governor who rules a region or country as the king's representative.
Later, in 1575, he became the Viceroy of Naples. This was another very important position.
His Family
Íñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza had a large family. He had nine sons and two daughters. Some of his notable children included:
- Luis Hurtado (1543–1604), who took over his father's titles.
- Francisco López de Mendoza y Mendoza (1547-1623), who became an Admiral of Aragon.
- Juan Hurtado (1555–1624), who married Ana de Mendoza y Enríquez de Cabrera, 6th Duchess of the Infantado.
- Elvira (born 1565), who married Pedro Álvarez de Toledo, 5th Marquis of Villafranca.
See also
In Spanish: Íñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza, III marqués de Mondéjar para niños
