Pedro Manuel Colón de Portugal facts for kids
Pedro Manuel Colón de Portugal y de la Cueva, 7th Duke of Veragua (born December 25, 1651 – died September 9, 1710) was an important Spanish noble. He held many high-ranking positions during his life, serving the Spanish Crown in different parts of the world.
Contents
Who Was Pedro Manuel?
Pedro Manuel was a powerful figure in Spain. He was a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece starting in 1675. This was a very special award given to important people. He also served as a Viceroy in several places. A Viceroy was like a governor who ruled a region or country in the name of the king.
His Early Life and Family
Pedro Manuel was born in Madrid, the capital of Spain. His father was Pedro Nuño Colón de Portugal, 6th Duke of Veragua. His family, the House of Braganza, had a long history. His mother was Isabel Fernández de la Cueva y Enríquez de Cabrera. Her father was Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, 7th Duke of Alburquerque, another very important noble.
Important Roles as Viceroy
Pedro Manuel held the title of Viceroy in three different places:
- He was the Viceroy of Valencia from 1679 to 1680. Valencia is a region in eastern Spain.
- He then became the Viceroy of Sicily from 1696 to 1701. Sicily is a large island near Italy.
- Later, he served as the Viceroy of Sardinia from 1706 to 1708. Sardinia is another island in the Mediterranean Sea.
These roles meant he was in charge of these areas, making sure they were governed well for the King of Spain.
His Family and Legacy
Pedro Manuel married Teresa Marina de Ayala in Madrid on August 30, 1674. She was the 4th Marchioness de la Mota.
Their oldest son was Pedro Manuel Nuño Colón de Portugal y Ayala. After his death in 1733, his sister, Catalina Ventura, became the 9th Duchess of Veragua. She married James Francis FitzJames Stuart y Burgh. Because of this marriage, their children inherited both Spanish and some British noble titles. This shows how important and connected Pedro Manuel's family was.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Manuel Colón de Portugal para niños
