Marquess of Villanueva del Fresno

Marquisate of Villanueva del Fresno
Creation date 1530
Monarch Carlos I of Spain
Peerage Spanish nobility
First holder Juan Portocarrero
Present holder Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart
Heir apparent Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, 14th Duke of Huéscar
Remainder to Heirs of the body of the grantee

The Marquess of Villanueva del Fresno (Spanish: Marqués de Villanueva del Fresno) is a hereditary title in the Spanish nobility. This marquisate was bestowed by Carlos I to Juan Portocarrero, 7th Lord of Villanueva del Fresno, for services rendered to the Crown.[1]

The Seigniory of Villanueva del Fresno (Spanish: Señorío de Villanueva del Fresno) traces its origins to the year 1332, when Alfonso XI conceded to Martín Fernández Portocarrero the village of Villanueva del Fresno, and granted him the title 1st Lord of Villanueva del Fresno and 2nd Lord of Moguer.

References

  1. Historia Genealógica y Heráldica de la Monarquía Española, Casa Real y Grandes de España - Tomo II. "Concesión del título de Grande de España en 1520.".
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