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Álvarez de Toledo
1st Conde de Alba de Tormes (–1464) Biographical 1st Conde de Alba de Tormes 1439–64† 4th Señor de Valdecorneja 1430–64† 4th Señor de Villarias 2nd Señor de Alba de Tormes 1446–64† Señor de Salvatierra Captain-in-chief of the frontiers of Requena, Écija and Jaén Fernando gained renown as captain major through pivotal military exploits, most notably his capture of banners from Aragonese and Valencian forces, preventing a Castilian invasion. In recognition, King Juan II awarded him a share of the royal spoils and allowed him to display the thirteen banners on his coat of arms. His family was further honoured when the king granted Alba de Tormes to his uncle, the bishop, and Salvatierra to Fernando. Distinguished in the Granada war, he led daring campaigns such as taking the Pinos Puente tower, but a reckless skirmish led to his imprisonment by Álvaro de Luna. Forgiven after the Extremadura campaign, Fernando resumed frontier duties in Jaén, aiding Rodrigo Manrique and capturing key fortresses. As a reward, the king elevated him to Count of Alba. After his uncle’s death in 1446, he inherited Alba de Tormes but shifted allegiance, joining the Navarrese party and allying with Admiral Enríquez through his son García’s marriage to María Enríquez, linking the family to royal blood. This alliance provoked Álvaro de Luna, leading to Fernando’s imprisonment and confiscation of his estates. His sons continued the struggle, supporting efforts to oust Álvaro, and though peace was brokered in 1450, Fernando remained imprisoned for six years. Upon his release following Álvaro de Luna’s execution in 1453 and Juan II’s death, Fernando regained political prominence under Enrique IV but faced protracted battles to restore confiscated properties. He secured Granadilla in 1460 and maintained strong ties with influential figures such as Archbishop Carrillo and the Marquis of Villena. In his final years, Fernando focused on consolidating his estates and navigating the turbulent nobility politics of Castile, leaving a legacy intertwined with the emerging power struggles of his era. Place of death: Córdoba Place of burial: Monastery of San Leonardo, Alba de Tormes Son of García Álvarez de Toledo and Constanza Sarmiento, he married Mencía de Carrillo in 1440, and had issue: • Mayor, married to Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, with issue • Teresa, married to Gómez Carrillo • García (see) • Pedro (see) • María, married to Juan de Tovar • Inés, married to Esteban Gudiel |
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