Juan IV Coloma y Cardona, 1st Count of Elda facts for kids
Juan IV Coloma y Cardona was an important Spanish nobleman. He lived in the 1500s. He became the 1st Count of Elda. He also served as the Viceroy of Sardinia from 1570 to 1577. This was a very important job. He lived in Elda, a town in Spain.
His Family and Life
Juan IV Coloma was born around 1522. He was part of the important House of Coloma family. His father was Juan III Francisco Coloma. His mother was Catherina de Cardona. Juan IV married three times. His third wife was Isabela de Saa', a lady from the court of Portugal.
In 1577, a special royal order made him the 1st Count of Elda. He lived in the grand Elda Castle. He also held the title of 3rd Sieur of Elda. Before becoming a count, he was the Governor of Alicante Castle.
His Children
Juan IV Coloma had many children. Some of them also became important figures:
- don Luis I Antonio Coloma, 2nd Count of Elda: He became the 2nd Count of Elda. He was a Knight of Santiago. He also served as Viceroy of Sardinia, just like his father.
- don Juan V Coloma, 3rd Count of Elda: He became the 3rd Count of Elda. He was a knight of Santiago. He also served as a Lord of the Chamber for King Felipe III.
- don Alfonso Coloma: He became a bishop of Barcelona.
- don Franscisco II Coloma: He was a Knight of Malta.
- don Diego Coloma: He became a Canon at Valencia Cathedral.
- don Luis Coloma
- doña Maria: She married don Pedro de Zúñiga.
- doña Isabella Coloma
- doña Guyomara Coloma
- doña Ana Coloma
- doña Blanca Coloma
- don Carlos II de Coloma: He became the 1st Marquess of Espinar. He was also a knight of Santiago. He served as the Governor of Cambrai.
- doña Juana Coloma
- doña Luisa Coloma
