Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Carlos |
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| Infante Carlos of Spain | |||||
Formal photo portrait wearing a Spanish Hussar uniform, 1913
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| Born | 10 November 1870 Gries-San Quirino, Bolzano, Austria-Hungary |
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| Died | 11 November 1949 (aged 79) Seville, Spain |
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| Burial | Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador, Seville | ||||
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Princess Louise of Orléans
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| House | Bourbon-Two Sicilies | ||||
| Father | Prince Alfonso, Count of Caserta | ||||
| Mother | Princess Maria Antonietta of Bourbon-Two Sicilies | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
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Don Carlos, Prince of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Infante of Spain (born November 10, 1870 – died November 11, 1949) was a Spanish prince. He was born into the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, a royal family that once ruled a kingdom in southern Italy. His full Italian name was Carlo Maria Francesco d'Assisi Pasquale Ferdinando Antonio di Padova Francesco de Paola Alfonso Andrea Avelino Tancredi, Principe di Borbone delle Due Sicilie, Infante di Spagna.
Carlos was the son of Prince Alfonso, Count of Caserta and Princess Maria Antonietta of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. He was also the nephew of Francis II of the Two Sicilies, who was the last king of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
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Family Life and Children
On February 14, 1901, Carlos married Mercedes, Princess of Asturias in Madrid. Mercedes was the older sister of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. She was also the heir to the Spanish throne at that time, meaning she would have become queen if her brother had not had children. A week before their wedding, Carlos was given the special title of Infante of Spain.
Carlos and Mercedes had three children:
- Don Alfonso, Prince of the Two Sicilies, Infante of Spain (1901–1964). He later became the Duke of Calabria.
- Don Fernando of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1903–1905). Sadly, he died when he was very young.
- Doña Isabella Alfonsa, Princess of the Two Sicilies, Infanta of Spain (1904–1985). She married Count Jan Kanty Zamoyski.
Mercedes passed away in 1904 while giving birth.
In 1907, Carlos married for a second time to Princess Louise of Orléans. She was the daughter of Prince Philippe, Count of Paris. Carlos and Louise had four children together:
- Don Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1908–1936). He was killed during the Spanish Civil War.
- Doña María de los Dolores of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1909–1996). She married Prince Augustyn Józef Czartoryski.
- Doña María de las Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1910–2000). She married Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and became the mother of King Juan Carlos I of Spain.
- Doña María de la Esperanza of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1914–2005). She married Prince Pedro Gastão of Orléans-Braganza.
Prince Carlos has many famous descendants today, including King Felipe VI of Spain.
Military Career
Carlos served in the Spanish Army. He fought in the Spanish–American War and was awarded the Military Order of Maria Cristina for his service. Over time, he rose to a high position, becoming an Inspector General in the army.
Royal Succession Matters
In 1894, Carlos's father, Alfonso, became the head of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. When Carlos married his first wife, Mercedes, he gave up his future rights to become the head of the Two Sicilies royal family. This was because of old rules that said the Spanish Crown and the "Italian Sovereignty" (the Two Sicilies) should not be combined.
Later, in 1960, Carlos's older brother Ferdinand died without any sons. Carlos's son, Alfonso, then claimed his rights to be the head of the family, arguing that his father's earlier decision didn't apply since he wasn't becoming King of Spain. However, Carlos's younger brother Ranieri disagreed and also claimed the rights. This led to a disagreement within the family that is still discussed today.
Awards and Honours
Prince Carlos received many special awards and honours during his life. These awards recognized his importance and service.
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Spain:
- Knight of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece, February 7, 1901
- Grand Cross of the Royal and Distinguished Order of Charles III, February 7, 1901
- Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic, February 7, 1901
- Grand Commander of the Order of Alcántara, March 21, 1901
- Grand Cross of the Order of Military Merit, May 4, 1910
- Grand Cross of the Order of Naval Merit, October 10, 1923
- Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, July 8, 1929
- Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Cristina
- Knight of the Royal Nobility Corps of the Principality of Girona
Kingdom of Bavaria: Knight of the Royal Order of Saint Hubert, 1897
Siam: Knight of the Order of the Royal House of Chakri, June 8, 1902
United Kingdom: Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (civil), January 27, 1903
See also
In Spanish: Carlos de Borbón-Dos Sicilias (1870-1949) para niños
