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Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz

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Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz

Summary

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz is a human[1]. He was born in Granada[2]. He was born on December 22, 1526[3]. He died in Lisbon[4]. He died on February 9, 1588[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and admiral[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz was born in Granada[2].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz passed away in Lisbon[4].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz was born on December 22, 1526[3].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz died on February 9, 1588[5].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's father was Álvaro de Bazán el Viejo[9].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's mother was Ana de Guzmán[10].
  • A child of Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz was Álvaro de Bazán, 2nd Marquis of Santa Cruz[11].
  • A child of Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz was Doña Brianda de Bazán y Benavides[12].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz held citizenship in Spain[13].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[14].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's professions included admiral[7].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's field of work was admiral[15].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz held the position of Governor of Gibraltar[16].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz received the Marquess of Santa Cruz (1569)[17].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz is recorded as male[18].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's family is recorded as House of Bazán[20].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's noble title is recorded as Marquess of Santa Cruz (1569)[21].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's military branch is recorded as Spanish Navy[22].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's Commons category is recorded as Álvaro de Bazán[23].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's military, police or special rank is recorded as Capitán General[24].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz was part of the conflict Anglo-Spanish War[25].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz was part of the conflict Portuguese succession crisis of 1580[26].
  • Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's given name is recorded as Álvaro[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Granada[2], Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz… he was born on December 22, 1526[3]. His father was Álvaro de Bazán el Viejo[9]. His mother was Ana de Guzmán[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and admiral[7]. Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's field of work was admiral[15]. He held the position of Governor of Gibraltar[16].

Recognition

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz received the Marquess of Santa Cruz (1569)[17].

Personal Life

Children include Álvaro de Bazán, 2nd Marquis of Santa Cruz[11], a military personnel[28], 1571–1646[29], of Spain[30] and Doña Brianda de Bazán y Benavides[12].

Death and Burial

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz died on February 9, 1588[5]. He died in Lisbon[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz include Álvaro de Bazán[31], a frigate[32].

Why It Matters

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Álvaro de Bazán[31], a frigate[32].

FAQs

Where was Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz born?

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's place of birth was Granada[2].

Where did Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz die?

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz died in Lisbon[4].

Who were Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's parents?

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's father was Álvaro de Bazán el Viejo[9]. Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz's mother was Ana de Guzmán[10].

What did Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz do for work?

Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz worked as military personnel[6] and admiral[7].

What awards did Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz receive?

Honors received include Marquess of Santa Cruz (1569)[17].

Related Entities

Granada Spain

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 122768132
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  2. 10w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp02477882, cnp00016458
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  3. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → Marquess of Santa Cruz (1569)
    Occupation → —
    Sibling → Maria de Bazán y Guzmán
    Given name → Álvaro
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