Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 3rd Duke of Berwick facts for kids
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Admiral of the Ocean Sea
The Most Excellent The Duke of Berwick
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Portrait by Louis-Michel van Loo
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Jacobo Francisco Eduardo Fitz-James Stuart y Colón de Portugal
28 December 1718 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 30 September 1785 Valencia, Spain |
| Spouse | María Teresa de Silva y Álvarez de Toledo |
| Children | Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, 4th Duke of Liria and Jérica |
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Jacobo Francisco Eduardo Fitz-James Stuart y Colón de Portugal (born December 28, 1718, died September 30, 1785) was an important Spanish nobleman. He was known by many titles, including the 3rd Duke of Berwick and the 3rd Duke of Liria and Jérica.
When his father, James Fitz-James Stuart, passed away in 1738, Jacobo inherited these important titles. He also held many other noble titles in both Spain and England. His mother was Spanish, and through her family, he was a direct descendant of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.
Family Life and Marriage
Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart married María Teresa de Silva y Álvarez de Toledo on July 26, 1738. The wedding took place in Alba de Tormes, Spain. María Teresa was born on May 6, 1716, and passed away on May 5, 1790.
Her family was very wealthy and held many important titles. She was the daughter of Manuel María de Silva y Mendoza and María Teresa Álvarez de Toledo.
Children
Jacobo and María Teresa had one son who lived to be an adult. His name was Carlos Bernardo Fitz-James Stuart y de Silva. Carlos was born in Liria, Valencia, on March 25, 1752. He later passed away in Madrid on September 7, 1787.
Noble Titles
Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart held several important noble titles during his lifetime. These titles showed his high rank and family history.
- 3rd Duke of Berwick
- 3rd Duke of Liria and Xérica, a Grandee of Spain 1st Class
- 10th Duke of Veragua
- 10th Duke of la Vega
- 3rd Earl of Tinmouth
- 9th Count of Gelves
- 3rd Baron Bosworth
See also
In Spanish: Jacobo Francisco Fitz-James Stuart y Colón de Portugal para niños
