Prince Ataúlfo of Orléans facts for kids
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Prince Ataúlfo in uniform of the Spanish Air Force, 1942
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| Born | 20 October 1913 Madrid |
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| Died | 8 October 1974 (aged 60) Málaga |
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| House | Orléans-Galliera | ||||
| Father | Infante Alfonso, Duke of Galliera | ||||
| Mother | Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
Prince Ataúlfo of Orléans (born October 20, 1913 – died October 8, 1974) was a Spanish prince. He was the youngest son of Infante Alfonso, Duke of Galliera and Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom. Prince Ataúlfo was also the President of the Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, a famous club in Madrid, from 1962 to 1966.
Life of Prince Ataúlfo
Prince Ataúlfo was born in Madrid, the capital of Spain. He was the third and last son of his parents. His father was Infante Alfonso, Duke of Galliera, and his mother was Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He was named after King Athaulf, an ancient ruler of the Visigoths.
Even though he was not given the special title of Infante like his oldest brother, King Alfonso XIII of Spain made sure Prince Ataúlfo and his other brother, Alonso, had the same special rights and honors. His godparents were important royal figures: Infante Carlos of the Two-Sicilies and Isabella de Borbón. As a young boy, Prince Ataúlfo studied at Sandroyd School in England.
When the Spanish Civil War began, Prince Ataúlfo joined the military to serve his country. He was one of the few members of the Spanish royal family who took part in official events during that time.
Prince Ataúlfo passed away in Málaga, Spain, on October 8, 1974. He was 60 years old.
Awards and Honors
Prince Ataúlfo received an important award for his service:
: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (1930)
See also
In Spanish: Ataúlfo de Orleans para niños
