Duke of Algeciras (Spanish: Duque de Algeciras), is a title of Spanish nobility that is accompanied by the dignity of Grandee of Spain. It was granted to Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro in 1906 by Alfonso XIII.[2] The title was granted in honor of the first duchess's late son, Juan Manuel Sanchez y Gutiérrez de Castro, who was married to the Duchess of Almodóvar del Río.
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| Creation date | 31 December 1906 |
| Created by | Alfonso XIII |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro y Cossío, 1st Duchess of Algeciras |
| Present holder | Carlos López de Carrizosa y Mitjans, 4th Duke of Algeciras[1] |
The title makes reference to the municipality of Algeciras, near the Strait of Gibraltar.
Dukes of Algeciras (1906)
edit- Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro y Cossío, 1st Duchess of Algeciras (1817-1907)
- María de las Mercedes de Hoyos y Sánchez, 2nd Duchess of Algeciras (1904-1984), eldest daughter of the 11th Duchess of Almodóvar del Río, granddaughter of the 1st Duchess
- Ricardo López de Carrizosa y Hoyos, 3rd Duke of Algeciras (1932-2013), eldest son of the 2nd Duchess
- Carlos López de Carrizosa y Mitjans, 4th Duke of Algeciras (b. 1959), eldest son of the 3rd Duke
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