Vicente Osorio de Moscoso, 11th Count of Altamira facts for kids
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The Count of Altamira
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Portrait by Goya, c. 1786
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Vicente Joaquín Osorio de Moscoso y Guzmán
10 January 1756 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 26 August 1816 (aged 60) Madrid, Spain |
| Spouse | María Ignacia Álvarez de Toledo y Gonzaga |
| Children | Vicente Isabel Osorio de Moscoso y Álvarez de Toledo, 12th Count of Altamira |
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Vicente Joaquín Osorio de Moscoso y Guzmán, 11th Count of Altamira (born January 10, 1756 – died August 26, 1816) was an important Spanish nobleman, politician, and diplomat. He was a Grandee of Spain, which means he belonged to the highest rank of the Spanish nobility.
Vicente Joaquín served as a special advisor to the king, known as a Consejero de Estado. He also led the Junta Central, a special government group, during the time of King Charles IV. He even worked as an ambassador for Spain in other countries like Vienna and Turin.
A Look at His Life
Vicente Joaquín was born in Madrid, Spain, on January 10, 1756. His father was Ventura Osorio de Moscoso y Fernández de Córdoba, who was the 10th Count of Altamira. His mother was María de la Concepción de Guzmán y de la Cerda.
His family was very close to the royal court of Spain. Many of his ancestors held important positions, serving different kings.
On April 3, 1774, he married María Ignacia Álvarez de Toledo y Gonzaga. She was the daughter of Antonio Álvarez de Toledo y Osorio, the 10th Marquess of Villafranca del Bierzo. Just two years later, his father passed away, and Vicente Joaquín inherited a very large fortune. His mother also died in the same year.
Soon after, King Charles III made him the governor of the Banco de San Carlos. This was the most important bank in Spain at that time.
Vicente Joaquín also finished building his family home, the Palacio de Altamira, in Madrid. His father had started the building, and it was designed by a famous architect named Ventura Rodríguez.
In 1798, his first wife passed away. In 1801, King Charles IV chose him to be his main caballerizo mayor, a high-ranking position in the royal household.
On December 11, 1806, he married for a second time to María Magdalena Fernández de Córdoba y Ponce de León. After a big event called the Motín de Aranjuez, the new king, Ferdinand VII, kept him in his job for a short time. However, a few months later, Vicente Joaquín had to leave Madrid and go to Bayonne.
During the Spanish War of Independence, a major conflict in Spain, he was part of the Junta Suprema Central. He even became its president from 1808 to 1809.
Vicente Joaquín passed away in Madrid on August 26, 1816.
His Many Important Titles
Vicente Joaquín Osorio de Moscoso y Guzmán held many important noble titles throughout his life. These titles showed his high status and influence in Spain. He was the 11th Count of Altamira, which was one of his main titles.
He also held several dukedoms, which are very high noble ranks. Some of these included:
- 15th Duke of Maqueda
- 11th Duke of Baena
- 13th Duke of Sessa
Besides dukedoms, he was also a marquess many times over. A marquess is another important noble title. Some of his marquessates included:
- 16th Marquess of Astorga
- 7th Marquess of Castromonte
- 7th Marquess of Leganés
He also held many countships, such as:
- 12th Count of Cabra
- 17th Count of Palamós
- 13th Count of Trivento
In addition, he was the 12th Viscount of Iznájar and held several baronies, including the 22nd Baron of Bellpuig.
See also
In Spanish: Vicente Joaquín Osorio de Moscoso y Guzmán para niños
- List of dukes in the peerage of Spain
- List of current Grandees of Spain
