Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

Summary

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Piedrahíta^[2]. He was born on October 29, 1507^[3]. He died in Lisbon^[4]. He died on December 11, 1582^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], military personnel^[7], diplomat^[8], and politician^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,275 views/month, #7,040 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba was born in Piedrahíta^[2].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba passed away in Lisbon^[4].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba was born on October 29, 1507^[3].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba died on December 11, 1582^[5].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba is buried at Convento de Sant Esteban^[11].
• Burial took place at Convento de Sant Esteban^[12].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's father was García Álvarez de Toledo y Zúñiga^[13].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's mother was Doña Beatriz Alsonso Pimentel y Pacheco^[14].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba was married to Donna Maria Enriquez de Toledo^[15].
• A child of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba was Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo, 4th Duke of Alba^[16].
• A child of Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba was Don Diego Alvarez de Toledo, Conde de Lerin^[17].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held citizenship in Spain^[18].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal^[19].
• Spanish was Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's native language^[20].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba worked as a military officer^[6].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba worked as a military personnel^[7].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's professions included diplomat^[8].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's professions included politician^[9].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held the position of Constable of Portugal^[21].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands^[22].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held the position of Governor of Milan^[23].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held the position of viceroy of Naples^[24].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held the position of viceroy of Portugal^[25].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba held the position of Duke of Alba^[26].
• Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27].

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Origins and Family

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's place of birth was Piedrahíta^[2]. He was born on October 29, 1507^[3]. His father was García Álvarez de Toledo y Zúñiga^[13]. His mother was Doña Beatriz Alsonso Pimentel y Pacheco^[14]. Spanish was his native language^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], military personnel^[7], diplomat^[8], and politician^[9]. Positions held include Constable of Portugal^[21], in Portugal^[28]; Governor of the Spanish Netherlands^[22], a historical position^[29], founded in 1581^[30]; Governor of Milan^[23], a noble title^[31]; viceroy of Naples^[24], a public office^[32]; viceroy of Portugal^[25], a historical position^[33], in Iberian Union^[34], founded in 1580^[35]; and Duke of Alba^[26], a nobility of Spain^[36], in Spain^[37], founded in 1472^[38].

Recognition

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27].

Personal Life

Among Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's spouses was Donna Maria Enriquez de Toledo^[15]. Children include Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo, 4th Duke of Alba^[16], an aristocrat^[39], 1537–1585^[40], of Spain^[41], specialised in military service^[42] and Don Diego Alvarez de Toledo, Conde de Lerin^[17]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism^[43].

Death and Burial

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba died on December 11, 1582^[5]. He passed away in Lisbon^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Convento de Sant Esteban^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba include Tercio "Duque de Alba" No. 2 of the Legion^[44], a military unit^[45], in Spain^[46], headquartered in García Aldave Barracks^[47].

Why It Matters

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,275 views/month, #7,040 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

Entities named for him include Tercio "Duque de Alba" No. 2 of the Legion^[44], a military unit^[45], in Spain^[46], headquartered in García Aldave Barracks^[47].

FAQs

Where was Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba born?

Born in Piedrahíta^[2], Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba…

Where did Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba die?

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba died in Lisbon^[4].

Who were Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's parents?

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's father was García Álvarez de Toledo y Zúñiga^[13]. Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's mother was Doña Beatriz Alsonso Pimentel y Pacheco^[14].

Who was Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba married to?

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba's spouses include Donna Maria Enriquez de Toledo^[15].

What did Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba do for work?

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba worked as military officer^[6], military personnel^[7], diplomat^[8], and politician^[9].

What awards did Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[27].