Felipe VI of Spain
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Summary
Felipe VI of Spain was born in Madrid[1]. He has worked as a sovereign[2] and military officer[3]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95,318 views/month, #2,353 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Juan Carlos I of Spain[5]
- Mother: Queen Sofía of Spain[6]
- Spouse: Queen Letizia of Spain[7]
- Child: Leonor, Princess of Asturias[8], Infanta Sofía of Spain[9]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[10]
- Native language: Spanish[11]
- Position held: Grand Master of the Order of Santiago[12], commander-in-chief[13], Head of State of Spain[14], monarch of Spain[15], Grand Master of the Order of Alcántara[16]
- Educated at: Georgetown University[17], Lakefield College School[18]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[21], Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[22], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[23], Order of the Star of Romania[24], Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru[26], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[28], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[29], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ[30], Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[31], Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis[32]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: Spanish House of Bourbon[35]
- Anthem: Marcha Real[36]
- Noble title: King of Spain[37], King of Toledo[38], King of Seville[39], King of Jaen[40], King of Gibraltar[41], King of Jerusalem[42], duke of Athens[43], Duke of Neopatras[44], duke of Milan[45], Duke of Burgundy[46], Count of Barcelona[47], Lord of Molina[48], Lord of Biscay[49], King of Aragon[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Felipe VI of Spain include Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe[51], a science museum[52], in Spain[53], founded in 2000[54]; Príncipe Felipe Arena[55], an indoor arena[56], in Spain[57]; and Estadio Príncipe Felipe[58], a stadium[59], in Spain[60], founded in 1977[61].
Why It Matters
Felipe VI of Spain has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 111 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe[51], a science museum[52], in Spain[53], founded in 2000[54]; Príncipe Felipe Arena[55], an indoor arena[56], in Spain[57]; and Estadio Príncipe Felipe[58], a stadium[59], in Spain[60], founded in 1977[61].
FAQs
Where was Felipe VI of Spain born?
Felipe VI of Spain's place of birth was Madrid[1].
Who were Felipe VI of Spain's parents?
Felipe VI of Spain's father was Juan Carlos I of Spain[5]. Felipe VI of Spain's mother was Queen Sofía of Spain[6].
Who was Felipe VI of Spain married to?
Felipe VI of Spain's spouses include Queen Letizia of Spain[7].
What did Felipe VI of Spain do for work?
Felipe VI of Spain worked as a sovereign[2] and military officer[3].
Where did Felipe VI of Spain go to school?
Felipe VI of Spain was educated at Georgetown University[17] and Lakefield College School[18].
What awards did Felipe VI of Spain receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[21], and Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"[22].