Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba

Summary

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Vienna^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1714^[3]. He passed away in Madrid^[4]. He died on November 15, 1776^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and military personnel^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was born in Vienna^[2].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba passed away in Madrid^[4].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was born on January 1, 1714^[3].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was born on October 27, 1714^[10].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba died on November 15, 1776^[5].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba's father was Manuel Maria de Silva, 9th Conde de Galve^[11].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba's mother was Maria Teresa Alvarez de Toledo, 11th Duchess of Alba^[12].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was married to María Bernarda Álvarez de Toledo y Portugal^[13].
• A child of Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was Francisco de Silva, 10th Duke of Huéscar^[14].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba held citizenship in Spain^[15].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba worked as a diplomat^[6].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba worked as a politician^[7].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba's professions included military personnel^[8].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba held the position of ambassador of Spain to France^[16].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba held the position of Q131448027^[17].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba held the position of secretary of State of Spain^[18].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba held the position of Mayordomo mayor of the King of Spain^[19].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba held the position of Member of the Royal Spanish Academy^[20].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba held the position of Director de la Real Academia Española^[21].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[22].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[23].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was a member of Royal Spanish Academy^[25].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was a member of Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona^[26].
• Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vienna^[2], Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1714^[3] and October 27, 1714^[10]. His father was Manuel Maria de Silva, 9th Conde de Galve^[11]. His mother was Maria Teresa Alvarez de Toledo, 11th Duchess of Alba^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and military personnel^[8]. Positions held include ambassador of Spain to France^[16], a position^[28], in France^[29]; Q131448027^[17], a position^[30]; secretary of State of Spain^[18], a position^[31], in Spain^[32]; Mayordomo mayor of the King of Spain^[19], a historical position^[33], in Spain^[34]; Member of the Royal Spanish Academy^[20]; and Director de la Real Academia Española^[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[22], a grade of an order^[35], in Kingdom of France^[36]; Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[23], a grade of an order^[37], in Kingdom of France^[38]; and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24], a grade of an order^[39].

Personal Life

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba was married to María Bernarda Álvarez de Toledo y Portugal^[13]. A child of him was Francisco de Silva, 10th Duke of Huéscar^[14].

Death and Burial

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba died on November 15, 1776^[5]. He died in Madrid^[4].

Why It Matters

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba born?

Born in Vienna^[2], Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba…

Where did Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba die?

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba passed away in Madrid^[4].

Who were Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba's parents?

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba's father was Manuel Maria de Silva, 9th Conde de Galve^[11]. Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba's mother was Maria Teresa Alvarez de Toledo, 11th Duchess of Alba^[12].

Who was Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba married to?

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba's spouses include María Bernarda Álvarez de Toledo y Portugal^[13].

What did Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba do for work?

Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba worked as diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and military personnel^[8].

What awards did Fernando de Silva, 12th Duke of Alba receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit^[22], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[23], and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24].