Lord of Sonseca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lordship of Sonseca |
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| Creation date | 1650 |
| Monarch | Philip IV |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Duarte Fernández de Acosta, 1st Lord of Sonseca |
| Present holder | Santiago García y Boscá, 5th Lord of Sonseca |
The Lord of Sonseca (Spanish: Señor de Sonseca) is a special family title in Spain. It's a type of noble title that gets passed down from parents to children. This title was first given out in 1650 by King Philip IV to a person named Duarte Fernández de Acosta.
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What is a Lordship?
A "Lordship" is a very old type of noble title. In the past, kings and queens would give these titles to important people. These people, called "Lords," often had special rights or control over certain lands. The Lordship of Sonseca is a hereditary title. This means it stays in the same family and is passed down through generations. It's a bit like a family heirloom, but it's a special rank instead of an object.
The First Lord and King Philip IV
The first person to be called the Lord of Sonseca was Duarte Fernández de Acosta. He received this honor from King Philip IV in 1650. King Philip IV was a very important ruler of Spain. He reigned for a long time, from 1621 to 1665. During his rule, Spain was a powerful country, and he often granted titles like this to people who served him well or were important to the kingdom.
Lords of Sonseca (1650 to Today)
Here is a list of the people who have held the title of Lord of Sonseca since it was created:
- Duarte Fernández de Acosta, 1st Lord of Sonseca
- Luis Beltrán de Lis y Espinosa de los Monteros, 2nd Lord of Sonseca
- Santiago García y Beltrán de Lis, 3rd Lord of Sonseca
- Santiago García y Janini, 4th Lord of Sonseca
- Santiago García y Boscá, 5th Lord of Sonseca
See also
In Spanish: Señorío de Sonseca para niños
- List of lords in the peerage of Spain
