Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla
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The Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla (literally Royal Cavalry Armory of Seville) is a noble
guild
created in 1670 from the remnants of the preceding Cofradía de San Hermenegildo (or Hermandad Caballeresca). It was created under the advocacy of the patron saint Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary), and its original purpose was to train nobles in the use of arms and war horsemanship in order to better serve the Spanish Crown
. It also served to train officers
for the army
. Ten years after later it drew up and ratified its own bylaws, and it underwent successive reforms in 1732, 1793, 1913, 1966, and finally 1978. It was the first of the maestranzas de caballería
to gain the privilege of being led by a member of the Spanish monarchy
, in 1730.
Since the outset, the institution has also organized many public events in the city of Sevilla, and it was one of the first groups to sponsor equestrian
sports there. One of its most noteworthy contributions was the creation of the Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla
.
Nobility
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guild
Guild
A guild is an association of craftsmen in a particular trade. The earliest types of guild were formed as confraternities of workers. They were organized in a manner something between a trade union, a cartel, and a secret society...
created in 1670 from the remnants of the preceding Cofradía de San Hermenegildo (or Hermandad Caballeresca). It was created under the advocacy of the patron saint Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary), and its original purpose was to train nobles in the use of arms and war horsemanship in order to better serve the Spanish Crown
Spanish Empire
The Spanish Empire comprised territories and colonies administered directly by Spain in Europe, in America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. It originated during the Age of Exploration and was therefore one of the first global empires. At the time of Habsburgs, Spain reached the peak of its world power....
. It also served to train officers
Officer (armed forces)
An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. Commissioned officers derive authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position...
for the army
Army
An army An army An army (from Latin arma "arms, weapons" via Old French armée, "armed" (feminine), in the broadest sense, is the land-based military of a nation or state. It may also include other branches of the military such as the air force via means of aviation corps...
. Ten years after later it drew up and ratified its own bylaws, and it underwent successive reforms in 1732, 1793, 1913, 1966, and finally 1978. It was the first of the maestranzas de caballería
Maestranza de caballería
Maestranzas de caballería were noble guilds created in the modern age by the Spanish Crown, with the aim of giving the nobility practice in horsemanship and the use of weapons...
to gain the privilege of being led by a member of the Spanish monarchy
Spanish monarchy
The Monarchy of Spain, constitutionally referred to as The Crown and commonly referred to as the Spanish monarchy or Hispanic Monarchy, is a constitutional institution and an historic office of Spain...
, in 1730.
Since the outset, the institution has also organized many public events in the city of Sevilla, and it was one of the first groups to sponsor equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
sports there. One of its most noteworthy contributions was the creation of the Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla
Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla
The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla is the oldest bullring in Spain. It is the site of the annual Feria de Abril in Seville, one of the most well-known bullfighting festivals in the world....
.