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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 (1997-03-17) 17 March 1997 (age 28)
Málaga, Spain

Princess Victoria Elisabeth of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, the 20th Duchess of Medinaceli, was born on March 17, 1997. She is a Spanish noblewoman who holds many important titles. In fact, she has 43 officially recognized titles in the Spanish nobility, making her the most titled aristocrat in the world. She also holds the special rank of Grandee of Spain ten times over.

Victoria is part of the House of Hohenlohe through her father's side. Her father was Prince Marco of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, who was the 19th Duke of Medinaceli. Victoria also has a younger brother, Prince Alexander Gonzalo. He holds his own titles, like the 14th Duke of Ciudad Real and the 13th Marquess of Navahermosa.

About Victoria's Life

Early Life and Education

Victoria was born in Málaga, Spain, on March 17, 1997. Her mother, Sandra Schmidt-Polex, is German, and her father, Prince Marco, had both German and Spanish noble roots. Victoria grew up speaking three languages. She spent her childhood in Munich, Germany. Later, she moved to Madrid, Spain, to study international relations at IE University.

Inheriting Noble Titles

Victoria's grandmother, Ana Luisa de Medina, passed away in 2012. She held titles like Marchioness of Navahermosa. In 2016, Victoria inherited one of her grandmother's 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 death, Victoria became the main heir to about 40 noble titles connected to the House of Medinaceli. By 2017, the Spanish Ministry of Justice officially confirmed her as the holder of these many titles.

How Many Titles Does Victoria Have?

Victoria holds a remarkable 43 titles. This makes her the most titled noble person in Spain and globally. These titles include 5 dukedoms, 16 marquessates, 17 countships, and 4 viscountcies. She also holds the special rank of Grandee of Spain ten times.

Victoria's Marriage

Her Wedding Day

In May 2023, Victoria announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Maxime Corneille Iribarren. Maxime has family roots in Argentina and France. Their wedding took place on October 14, 2023. The ceremony was held at the historic Church of San Miguel (Jerez de la Frontera) in Spain.

Victoria's Noble Titles

COA Duke of Medinaceli
Ducal arms of Medinaceli

Victoria holds many different types of noble titles. Here are some of the most important ones:

Dukedoms

  • 21st Duchess of Medinaceli, with Grandeeship
  • 17th Duchess of Alcalá de los Gazules, with Grandeeship
  • 15th Duchess of Camiña, with Grandeeship
  • 5th Duchess of Denia, with Grandeeship
  • 5th Duchess of Tarifa, with Grandeeship

Marquessates

  • 15th Marchioness of Aytona, with Grandeeship
  • 18th Marchioness of Camarasa, with Grandeeship
  • 12th Marchioness of la Torrecilla, with Grandeeship
  • 18th Marchioness of Priego, with Grandeeship
  • 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

  • 19th Countess of Santa Gadea, with Grandeeship
  • 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

  • 47th Viscountess of Bas
  • 45th Viscountess of Cabrera
  • 13th Viscountess of Linares
  • 43rd Viscountess of Villamur

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