Paolo Spinola, 3rd Marquis of Los Balbases facts for kids
Paolo Spinola (born February 24, 1628 – died December 24, 1699) was an important Spanish nobleman and diplomat. He held several high titles, including the 3rd Marquis of the Balbases and the 3rd Duke of San Severino and Sesto. Paolo Spinola came from an Italian family but served the Spanish Crown.
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Paolo Spinola's Life Story
Early Life and Family
Paolo Spinola was born in 1628. His father was Filippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of Los Balbases. His mother was Geronima Doria. Paolo's grandfather was Ambrogio Spinola. Ambrogio was a famous Italian-Spanish general and banker.
Important Roles and Diplomacy
Paolo Spinola served as the Governor of the Duchy of Milan from 1668 to 1670. The Duchy of Milan was an important area in Italy that was controlled by Spain at the time. After his time as governor, Gaspar Téllez-Girón, 5th Duke de Osuna took his place.
Spinola also worked as a diplomat for Spain. He was the Spanish ambassador to Vienna (the capital of Austria) from 1670 to 1676. After that, he became the ambassador to Paris (the capital of France) in 1677. Ambassadors are like official representatives of their country in another nation.
Family Life
Paolo's Marriage and Children
In 1653, Paolo Spinola married Anna Colonna in Rome. Anna was the daughter of Marcantonio V Colonna, who was a Prince of Paliano. Paolo and Anna had several children together:
- Isabella Spinola (died 1700) - She married Francesco Maria Spinola, the 3rd Duke of San Pietro in Galatina.
- Teresa Antonia Spinola (born October 23, 1659) - She married Martín Domingo de Guzmán, the 4th Marquis of Montealegre.
- Felipe Antonio Spinola, 4th Marquis of the Balbases (1665–1721) - He became the Viceroy of Sicily. He married Isabel Maria de la Cerda (1667–1708). Isabel was the daughter of Juan Francisco de la Cerda, Duke of Medinaceli.
- Luisa Spinola - She married Gregorio Januario de Bracamonte y Bracamonte.
- Antonia Spínola (died 1744) - She married Marino Francesco Caracciolo (1688–1727), who was the 6th Prince of Avellino.
