Gonzalo II Fernández de Córdoba (1520-1578)
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Gonzalo II Fernández de Córdoba (Cartagena
, 27 July 1520 – 3 December 1578 in Odón
), 3rd duke of Sessa, was the grandson of famous Viceroy of Naples, Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba
, 1st duke of Sessa. He was twice a Governor of the Duchy of Milan, 1554–1560, Knight 217 of the Order of the Golden Fleece
in 1555, and was awarded the title of 1st duke of Baena
by king Philip II of Spain
on 19 August 1566. Apparently, in 1552, he was pressed for money, selling his title of 3rd duke of Andria to Fabrizio Carafa, count of Rufo.
His mother died when he was 4 and his father when he was 6. He married at Valladolid
, Spain
, on 30 November 1538 the lady described, to honour aristocratic female ancestors of her family, countesses of Rivadavia
, as María Sarmiento de Mendoza, but being the sister of Diego de los Cobos y Hurtado de Mendoza, 1st marquis of Camarasa
, both being the children of Ubeda
born Francisco de los Cobos, powerful Secretary of State and Financial Accountant of king Charles I of Spain, a.k.a. Holy Roman Emperor
, Charles V
. There was no issue however from this marriage.
He kept since his lonely childhood a very close friendship with a black descendant of slaves and first black University professor in the world Juan Latino
, who married the white Italian daughter of one of the City of Granada town accountants, having "mulato
" descent, indeed.
Gonzalo II, holder of several dukedoms and many other lesser titles, Spanish and Italian, was Captain General of the Spanish Troops in Italy, Great Admiral of the Kingdom of Naples, and a member of the Spanish king Royal Council for Italy and the Royal War Council, too.
In 1578, on his death without issue, the succession to many of these titles, including the 4th dukedom of Sessa, 6th title of Countess of Cabra and the 2nd dukedom of Baena was for his sister, describing herself till then as Francisca Fernámdez de Córdoba.
Youngest sister Francisca had married in 1542 Álvaro de Zúñiga y Sotomayor, 4th marquis of Gibraleón
, 6 count of Belalcázar
, deceased 24 February 1559. This name Zúñiga belonged to her husband mother, "Teresa de Zúñiga", deceased 25 November 1565, 2nd marchioness of Ayamonte
, Lady of Lepe
and Redondela
, 3rd duchess of Béjar on her own rights, 4th countess of Bañares
, 2nd marchioness of Gibraleón
while the husband , a "Sotomayor", from Córdoba, was also a member of the nobility but not as wealthy or as important as his wife.
Once more, the inherited name was no necessarily always "transmitted" by the father exclusively, things depending on personal circumstances, something washed away later by the rational small minded modernized prejudices.
There was no issue either however from this marriage between a "Fernández de Córdoba" woman and a "Zuñiga" family man, name grafted however from his much more wealthy and illustrious mother.
Cartagena, Spain
Cartagena is a Spanish city and a major naval station located in the Region of Murcia, by the Mediterranean coast, south-eastern Spain. As of January 2011, it has a population of 218,210 inhabitants being the Region’s second largest municipality and the country’s 6th non-Province capital...
, 27 July 1520 – 3 December 1578 in Odón
Odón
Odón is a municipality located in the province of Teruel, Aragon, Spain. According to the 2004 census , the municipality has a population of 259 inhabitants....
), 3rd duke of Sessa, was the grandson of famous Viceroy of Naples, Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba known as The Great Captain, Duke of Terranova and Santangelo, Andria, Montalto and Sessa, also known as Gonzalo de Córdoba, Italian: Gonsalvo or Consalvo Ernandes di Cordova was a Spanish general fighting in the times of the Conquest of Granada and the Italian Wars...
, 1st duke of Sessa. He was twice a Governor of the Duchy of Milan, 1554–1560, Knight 217 of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of the Golden Fleece
The Order of the Golden Fleece is an order of chivalry founded in Bruges by Philip III, Duke of Burgundy in 1430, to celebrate his marriage to the Portuguese princess Infanta Isabella of Portugal, daughter of King John I of Portugal. It evolved as one of the most prestigious orders in Europe...
in 1555, and was awarded the title of 1st duke of Baena
Baena
Baena is a town of Andalucia, southern Spain, in the province of Córdoba; 32 miles by road south east of the city of Córdoba. Population of the town is 20000 people. Baena is picturesquely situated near the river Marbella, on the slope of a hill crowned with a castle, which formerly belonged to the...
by king Philip II of Spain
Philip II of Spain
Philip II was King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily, and, while married to Mary I, King of England and Ireland. He was lord of the Seventeen Provinces from 1556 until 1581, holding various titles for the individual territories such as duke or count....
on 19 August 1566. Apparently, in 1552, he was pressed for money, selling his title of 3rd duke of Andria to Fabrizio Carafa, count of Rufo.
His mother died when he was 4 and his father when he was 6. He married at Valladolid
Valladolid
Valladolid is a historic city and municipality in north-central Spain, situated at the confluence of the Pisuerga and Esgueva rivers, and located within three wine-making regions: Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Cigales...
, Spain
Spain
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, on 30 November 1538 the lady described, to honour aristocratic female ancestors of her family, countesses of Rivadavia
Rivadavia
-Cities, Towns and Villages:* Comodoro Rivadavia * Rivadavia, Salta * Rivadavia, Mendoza -other:* Rivadavia Avenue...
, as María Sarmiento de Mendoza, but being the sister of Diego de los Cobos y Hurtado de Mendoza, 1st marquis of Camarasa
Camarasa
Camarasa is a municipality in the comarca of the Noguera in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated at the confluence of the Segre and Noguera Pallaresa rivers....
, both being the children of Ubeda
Úbeda
Úbeda is a town in the province of Jaén in Spain's autonomous community of Andalusia, with some 35,600 inhabitants. Both this city and the neighboring city of Baeza benefited from extensive patronage in the early 16th century resulting in the construction of a series of Renaissance style palaces...
born Francisco de los Cobos, powerful Secretary of State and Financial Accountant of king Charles I of Spain, a.k.a. Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Emperor
The Holy Roman Emperor is a term used by historians to denote a medieval ruler who, as German King, had also received the title of "Emperor of the Romans" from the Pope...
, Charles V
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles V was ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Charles I, of the Spanish Empire from 1516 until his voluntary retirement and abdication in favor of his younger brother Ferdinand I and his son Philip II in 1556.As...
. There was no issue however from this marriage.
He kept since his lonely childhood a very close friendship with a black descendant of slaves and first black University professor in the world Juan Latino
Juan Latino
Juan Latino, born Juan de Sessa, , was a Spanish black professor at Granada during the sixteenth century.-Life:Son of black slaves of the second Duke consort of Sessa since 1520, Luis Fernández de Córdoba, deceased Rome, Italy, 1526, he went to Granada where he was educated together with his...
, who married the white Italian daughter of one of the City of Granada town accountants, having "mulato
Mulato
The mulato pepper is a mild to medium chile pepper, closely related to the poblano , and usually sold dried. Mexican mulato chiles are part of the famous "trilogy" used in mole as well as other Mexican sauces and stews. The mulato's color while growing is dark green, maturing to red or brown...
" descent, indeed.
Gonzalo II, holder of several dukedoms and many other lesser titles, Spanish and Italian, was Captain General of the Spanish Troops in Italy, Great Admiral of the Kingdom of Naples, and a member of the Spanish king Royal Council for Italy and the Royal War Council, too.
In 1578, on his death without issue, the succession to many of these titles, including the 4th dukedom of Sessa, 6th title of Countess of Cabra and the 2nd dukedom of Baena was for his sister, describing herself till then as Francisca Fernámdez de Córdoba.
Youngest sister Francisca had married in 1542 Álvaro de Zúñiga y Sotomayor, 4th marquis of Gibraleón
Gibraleón
Gibraleón is a town and municipality located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the municipality has a population of 11,202 inhabitants.-External links:* - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía...
, 6 count of Belalcázar
Belalcázar
Belalcázar is a city located in the province of Córdoba, southern Spain.-Main sights:*Castle of the Sotomayor Zúñiga y Madroñiz, in late Gothic style *Castle of Madroñiz*Convent of Santa Clara de la Columna, founded in 1476...
, deceased 24 February 1559. This name Zúñiga belonged to her husband mother, "Teresa de Zúñiga", deceased 25 November 1565, 2nd marchioness of Ayamonte
Ayamonte
Ayamonte is a town and municipality located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 18,001 inhabitants.-Location and history:...
, Lady of Lepe
Lepe
Lepe is a Spanish town in the province of Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is situated near the Portuguese border. According to the 2009 census, the city has a population of 25,886 inhabitants.-Economy:...
and Redondela
Redondela
Redondela is a small town in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, northwestern Spain.-Parroquias:* Cabeiro* Cedeira* Cesantes* Chapela* Negros* Quintela* Reboreda* Redondela* Saxamonde* Trasmañó* Ventosela* Vilar de Infesta* O Viso- See also :...
, 3rd duchess of Béjar on her own rights, 4th countess of Bañares
Bañares
Bañares is a village in the province and autonomous community of La Rioja, Spain.-References:...
, 2nd marchioness of Gibraleón
Gibraleón
Gibraleón is a town and municipality located in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the municipality has a population of 11,202 inhabitants.-External links:* - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía...
while the husband , a "Sotomayor", from Córdoba, was also a member of the nobility but not as wealthy or as important as his wife.
Once more, the inherited name was no necessarily always "transmitted" by the father exclusively, things depending on personal circumstances, something washed away later by the rational small minded modernized prejudices.
There was no issue either however from this marriage between a "Fernández de Córdoba" woman and a "Zuñiga" family man, name grafted however from his much more wealthy and illustrious mother.
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