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Francisco Álvarez
de Toledo
10th Duque de Alba de Tormes (1662–1739) Other names: Francisco Haro de Guzmán y Toledo Biographical 10th Duque de Alba de Tormes, Grandee of Spain 1711–39† 8th Duque de Huéscar [as heir of Alba] 7th Duque de Galisteo 1711–39† 14th Marqués de Coria 1709–39† 9th Marqués de Villanueva del Río 1711–39† 10th Conde de Salvatierra de Tormes 1711–39† 9th Conde de Piedrahita 1711–39† 12th Conde de Lérin, Grandee of Spain 1709–39† 12th Conde de Osorno, Grandee of Spain 1711–39† 14th Señor de Valdecorneja 1711–39† Señor de Dicastillo Señor de San Martín Señor de Curton Seigneur de Guiche (Guissens) Knight of the Order of Calatrava 1694 [Spain] Grand Chancellor of the Royal Council of the Indies 1696 Registrador of the Royal Council of the Indies 1696 State councillor 1674 Constable of Navarre 1709–39† Master of the Hunt Alcaide del Pardo Alcaide de la Zarzuela Alcaide de Balsaín Through his marriage, Francisco obtained the position of Grand Chancellor of the Indies, which generated significant income from overseas documented transactions. From July 1720, he served as the prefect of the Brotherhood of San Fermín de los Navarros, a role he attained as Constable of Navarre and Count of Lerín, leveraging the political support these brotherhoods could provide at the Madrid Court. He was a figure of great prominence, even before inheriting the Duchy of Alba, during the reigns of Charles II and his successors, the first monarchs of the Bourbon dynasty in Spain, while also holding numerous other titles. Place of birth: Madrid Place of death: Madrid Place of burial: Basilica Santa Teresa de Alba, Alba de Tormes Son of Antonio Álvarez de Toledo and Guiomar de Silva, he married Catalina Mendez de Haro in 1688, and had issue: • María Antonia (see) |
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