Alfonso XIII

Summary

Alfonso XIII is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Madrid^[2]. He passed away in Villanueva Mesía^[3]. He worked as a sovereign^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,440 views/month, #4,288 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• Alfonso XIII was born in Madrid^[2].
• Alfonso XIII was born in Royal Palace of Madrid^[6].
• Alfonso XIII died in Villanueva Mesía^[3].
• Burial took place at Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial^[7].
• Burial took place at Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli^[8].
• Alfonso XIII's father was Alfonso XII of Spain^[9].
• Alfonso XIII's mother was Maria Christina of Austria^[10].
• Alfonso XIII was married to Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg^[11].
• A child of Alfonso XIII was Infante Jaime, Duke of Segovia^[12].
• A child of Alfonso XIII was Infanta Beatriz of Spain^[13].
• A child of Alfonso XIII was Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona^[14].
• A child of Alfonso XIII was Infante Gonzalo of Spain^[15].
• A child of Alfonso XIII was Roger Marie Vincent Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin^[16].
• A child of Alfonso XIII was Fernando de Borbón y Battenberg^[17].
• Alfonso XIII held citizenship in Spain^[18].
• Alfonso XIII worked as a sovereign^[4].
• Alfonso XIII held the position of monarch of Spain^[19].
• Alfonso XIII held the position of Head of State of Spain^[20].
• Alfonso XIII held the position of Pretender to the Spanish throne^[21].
• Alfonso XIII received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[22].
• Alfonso XIII received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[23].
• Alfonso XIII received the Order of the White Eagle^[24].
• Alfonso XIII received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre^[25].
• Alfonso XIII received the Order of St. Andrew^[26].
• Alfonso XIII received the Royal Victorian Chain^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Madrid^[2], a municipality of Spain^[28], in Spain^[29] and Royal Palace of Madrid^[6], a royal palace^[30], in Spain^[31], founded in 1735^[32]. Alfonso XIII's father was Alfonso XII of Spain^[9]. His mother was Maria Christina of Austria^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Alfonso XIII's professions included sovereign^[4]. Positions held include monarch of Spain^[19], a noble title^[33], in Spain^[34]; Head of State of Spain^[20]; and Pretender to the Spanish throne^[21], a title of honor^[35], in Spain^[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[23], Order of the White Eagle^[24], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre^[25], Order of St. Andrew^[26], and Royal Victorian Chain^[27].

Personal Life

Alfonso XIII was married to Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg^[11]. Children include Infante Jaime, Duke of Segovia^[12], 1908–1975^[37], of Spain^[38], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[39]; Infanta Beatriz of Spain^[13], an aristocrat^[40], 1909–2002^[41], of Spain^[42], awarded the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa^[43]; Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona^[14], a naval officer^[44], 1913–1993^[45], of Spain^[46], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[47]; Infante Gonzalo of Spain^[15], 1914–1934^[48], of Spain^[49], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[50]; Roger Marie Vincent Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin^[16], a horticulturist^[51], 1905–1980^[52], of France^[53], awarded the Righteous Among the Nations^[54], specialised in botany^[55]; and Fernando de Borbón y Battenberg^[17], 1910–1910^[56], of Spain^[57]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[58].

Death and Burial

Alfonso XIII passed away in Villanueva Mesía^[3]. The cause of death was angina pectoris^[59]. Recorded place of burial include Royal Crypt of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial^[7] and Santa Maria in Monserrato degli Spagnoli^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alfonso XIII include Hotel Alfonso XIII y Jardines^[60], a hotel building^[61], in Spain^[62], founded in 1928^[63]; Alfonsism^[64], a political movement^[65], in Spain^[66]; Hispano-Suiza he^[67], an automobile model^[68]; and 2nd Brigade of Legion Rey Alfonso XIII^[69], a Polyvalent Organic Brigade^[70], in Spain^[71], founded in 1995^[72], headquartered in "Álvarez de Sotomayor" military base^[73].

Why It Matters

Alfonso XIII ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,440 views/month, #4,288 of 1,000,298).^[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[74] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[75]

Entities named for him include Hotel Alfonso XIII y Jardines^[60], a hotel building^[61], in Spain^[62], founded in 1928^[63]; Alfonsism^[64], a political movement^[65], in Spain^[66]; Hispano-Suiza he^[67], an automobile model^[68]; and 2nd Brigade of Legion Rey Alfonso XIII^[69], a Polyvalent Organic Brigade^[70], in Spain^[71], founded in 1995^[72], headquartered in "Álvarez de Sotomayor" military base^[73].

FAQs

Where was Alfonso XIII born?

Alfonso XIII's place of birth was Madrid^[2].

Where did Alfonso XIII die?

Alfonso XIII passed away in Villanueva Mesía^[3].

Who were Alfonso XIII's parents?

Alfonso XIII's father was Alfonso XII of Spain^[9]. Alfonso XIII's mother was Maria Christina of Austria^[10].

Who was Alfonso XIII married to?

Alfonso XIII's spouses include Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg^[11].

What did Alfonso XIII do for work?

Alfonso XIII worked as sovereign^[4].

What awards did Alfonso XIII receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[23], Order of the White Eagle^[24], and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre^[25].