Victoria von Hohenlohe-Langenburg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Princess Victoria of Hohenlohe-Langenburg |
|
|---|---|
| 20th Duchess of Medinaceli | |
| Spouse(s) |
Maxime Corneille Iribarren
(m. 2023) |
| Noble family | Hohenlohe-Langenburg (agnatic) Medinaceli (cognatic) |
| Father | Prince Marco of Hohenlohe-Langenburg |
| Mother | Sandra Schmidt-Polex |
| Born | 17 March 1997 Málaga, Spain |
Princess Victoria Elisabeth of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, born on March 17, 1997, is a Spanish noblewoman. She holds the title of the 20th Duchess of Medinaceli. She is known for having many special family titles. In fact, she holds 43 officially recognized titles in Spain, making her the most titled aristocrat in the world. She is also a "Grandee of Spain" ten times over, which means she belongs to a very important and old group of Spanish nobles.
Victoria is part of the Hohenlohe family through her father's side. Her father was Prince Marco of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, who was the 19th Duke of Medinaceli. Her younger brother, Prince Alexander, also holds important family titles, including the Duke of Ciudad Real.
Contents
About Princess Victoria
Early Life and Education
Princess Victoria was born in Málaga, Spain, on March 17, 1997. Her mother is Sandra Schmidt-Polex, who is German. Her father was Prince Marco of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, who had both German and Spanish family roots.
Victoria speaks three languages. She grew up in Munich, Germany. Later, she moved to Madrid, Spain, to study international relations at IE University. This field of study helps people understand how different countries work together.
Inheriting Family Titles
Victoria's grandmother, Ana Luisa de Medina, passed away in 2012. Her grandmother held several important family titles. In 2016, Victoria inherited one of these titles, becoming the Countess of Ofalia. Her brother inherited another title from their grandmother.
In 2016, Victoria's father passed away. He had been the head of the Medinaceli family since 2014. After his passing, Victoria became the main heir to about 40 noble titles connected to the House of Medinaceli.
Since 2017, the Spanish Ministry of Justice has officially confirmed her as the holder of many titles. These include 5 dukedoms, 16 marquessates, 17 countships, and 4 viscountcies. With 43 titles, she has more noble titles than anyone else in Spain and the world. She also holds 10 "Grandeeships," which are special honors given to the most important nobles in Spain.
Marriage
In May 2023, Princess Victoria became engaged to her boyfriend, Maxime Corneille Iribarren. Maxime is from Argentina and has French and Spanish family backgrounds. Their wedding took place on October 14, 2023, at the Church of San Miguel (Jerez de la Frontera) in Spain.
Family Titles
Princess Victoria holds many different types of noble titles. These titles are like special family names that have been passed down through generations.
Dukedoms
Dukedoms are some of the highest noble titles. Victoria holds five of these:
- 21st Duchess of Medinaceli
- 17th Duchess of Alcalá de los Gazules
- 15th Duchess of Camiña
- 5th Duchess of Denia
- 5th Duchess of Tarifa
Marquessates
Marquessates are another type of important noble title. Victoria holds many of these, including:
- 15th Marchioness of Aytona
- 18th Marchioness of Camarasa
- 12th Marchioness of la Torrecilla
- 18th Marchioness of Priego
- 15th Marchioness of Cilleruelo
- 10th Marchioness of San Miguel das Penas y la Mota
- 15th Marchioness of Alcalá de la Alameda
- 17th Marchioness of Comares
- 20th Marchioness of Denia
- 18th Marchioness of las Navas
- 15th Marchioness of Malagón
- 16th Marchioness of Montalbán
- 20th Marchioness of Tarifa
- 16th Marchioness of Villafranca
- 13th Marchioness of Vila Real
Countships
Countships are also noble titles, often associated with a specific area or land. Victoria holds many countships, such as:
- 19th Countess of Santa Gadea
- 11th Countess of Ofalia
- 5th Countess of San Martín de Hoyos
- 20th Countess of Alcoutim
- 16th Countess of Amarante
- 13th Countess of Castrogeriz
- 23rd Countess of Ossona
- 26th Countess of Prades
- 20th Countess del Risco
- 14th Countess of Aramayona
- 25th Countess of Buendía
- 20th Countess of Castellar
- 21st Countess of Cocentaina
- 20th Countess of Medellín
- 21st Countess of los Molares, and Adelantada mayor of Andalusia
- 14th Countess of Moriana del Río
- 18th Countess of Valenza y Valladares
- 15th Countess of Villalonso
Viscountcies
Viscountcies are another type of noble title, usually ranking below a count or earl. Victoria holds these viscountcies:
- 47th Viscountess of Bas
- 45th Viscountess of Cabrera
- 13th Viscountess of Linares
- 43rd Viscountess of Villamur
See also
In Spanish: Victoria von Hohenlohe-Langenburg para niños
