Pedro de Alcántara Alonso Pérez de Guzmán, 14th Duke of Medina Sidonia facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Pérez de Guzmán and the second or maternal family name is Lopez-Pacheco.
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Pedro de Guzmán
14th Duke of Medina Sidonia
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Pedro de Alcántara Alonso Pérez de Guzmán y Lopez-Pacheco
25 August 1724 |
| Died | 6 January 1779 (aged 54) |
| Title | Duke of Medina Sidonia |
| Predecessor | 13th Duke of Medina Sidonia |
| Successor | 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia |
| Spouse(s) | Mariana de Silva y Álvarez de Toledo |
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| In office 31 May 1752 – 6 January 1779 |
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| Preceded by | Francisco de la Huerta y Vega |
| Succeeded by | José Guevara Vasconcelos |
Pedro de Alcántara Alonso Pérez de Guzmán y Lopez-Pacheco, 14th Duke of Medina Sidonia (25 August 1724–6 January 1779) became Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1739.
He was married on 22 October 1743, aged around 19, to Mariana de Silva y Álvarez de Toledo, whose mother was known as María Teresa Álvarez de Toledo y Haro, was 11th Duchess of Alba de Tormes in her own right. He became a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1753, aged 29. He was also Caballerizo mayor to King Charles III. No issue, and title passed to his cousin.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in November 1749.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro de Alcántara Alonso de Guzmán el Bueno para niños
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