Carlos O'Donnell, 2nd Duke of Tetuan
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 Carlos Manuel O'Donnell y Álvarez de Abreu, 2nd Duke of Tetuan Grandee of Spain, 9th Marquis of Altamira and 2nd Count of Lucena
(Valencia, 1 June 1834 – Madrid
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, 9 February 1903) was a Spanish noble
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 and politician
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 who served four times as Minister of State, the name which then received the Spanish Foreign Minister.

The Duke was son of Carlos María O'Donnell y Joris, eldest brother of General Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan
Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan
Don Leopoldo O'Donnell y Jorris, 1st Duke of Tetuan, 1st Count of Lucena, 1st Viscount of Aliaga, Grandee of Spain, , was a Spanish general and statesman...

 (several times Prime Minister of Spain
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), and Maria del Mar Álvarez de Abreu y Rodríguez de Albuerne, 8th Marquesa of Altamira and the granddaughter of Don Manuel Rodriguez de Albuerne y Pérez de Tagle, 5th Marquis of Altamira
Manuel Rodriguez de Albuerne y Pérez de Tagle, 5th Marquis of Altamira
Don Manuel Rodriguez de Albuerne y Pérez de Tagle, 5th Marquis of Altamira was a Spanish-Mexican aristocrat. He was a member of the House of Tagle, one of Spain and Mexico's most important and influential noble family during the 16th to the 19th century.- Early life :He was born on April 5, 1733...

. In 1867 after his uncle's death, he inherited all his title and fortune.

See also

  • O'Donnell dynasty
    O'Donnell dynasty
    O'Donnell , which is derived from the forename Domhnaill were an ancient and powerful Irish family, kings, princes, and lords of Tír Chonaill in early times, and the chief allies and sometimes...


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