Manuel de los Cobos, 4th Marquess of Camarasa facts for kids
Manuel de los Cobos, 4th Marquess of Camarasa (born around 1606 – died June 21, 1668, in Sardinia) was an important Spanish nobleman and politician. He held several high-ranking positions during his lifetime, including being a Viceroy in different parts of the Spanish Empire.
Manuel de los Cobos came from a noble family. His father was Diego de los Cobos y de Guzman, who became the Duke of Sabiote in 1626. Manuel inherited many titles, becoming the 4th Marquess of Camarasa in 1645. He also held titles like the 2nd Duke of Sabiote and the 2nd Marquess of Estepa.
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What Was a Viceroy?
A Viceroy was like a governor who ruled a country or province in the name of a king. It was a very powerful job, as the Viceroy had almost as much authority as the king himself in that territory. They were responsible for managing the government, justice, and defense of the region.
Manuel de los Cobos as Viceroy
Manuel de los Cobos served as a Viceroy in two important places. From 1659 to 1663, he was the Viceroy of Valencia, a region in eastern Spain. Later, from 1665 until his death in 1668, he served as the Viceroy of Sardinia, an island in the Mediterranean Sea that was part of the Spanish Empire at the time.
His Role in Sardinia
As Viceroy of Sardinia, Manuel de los Cobos was the highest representative of the Spanish king on the island. He was in charge of all the island's affairs. Sadly, his time as Viceroy of Sardinia ended when he died there on June 21, 1668.
Family and Successors
Manuel de los Cobos had a son named Baltasar de los Cobos y Portocarrero. Baltasar later became the 5th Marquess of Camarasa, continuing the family's noble line. Baltasar also became a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, which was a very important and respected order of knights. He also served as the Viceroy of Aragon, another region in Spain. Baltasar's mother was Isabel de Portocarrero y de Luna, Manuel de los Cobos's second wife.
See also
- In Spanish: Manuel de los Cobos y Luna para niños
