Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
Spanish military tactician and diplomat (1507-1582)
1507 — 1582
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish military tactician and diplomat (1507-1582)
Born
November 8, 1507
Died
1582 (age ~75)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, politician, military officer
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in PiedrahítaDied in Lisbon
1507
Born in Piedrahíta (1507-11-08)
1555
PositionGovernor of Milan (1555–1556)
1555
Positionviceroy of Naples (1555–1558)
1567
PositionGovernor of the Spanish Netherlands (1567–1573)
1580
Positionviceroy of Portugal (1580–1582)
1581
PositionConstable of Portugal (1581–1582)
About
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, known as the Grand Duke of Alba in Spain and Portugal and as the Iron Duke or shortly 'Alva' in the Netherlands and Belgium, was a Spanish nobleman, general and statesman.
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Who is Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba?+
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba, known as the Grand Duke of Alba in Spain and Portugal and as the Iron Duke or shortly 'Alva' in the Netherlands and Belgium, was a Spanish nobleman, general and statesman.
What does the name Fernando mean?+
The name Fernando means "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba born?+
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba was born on November 8, 1507.
When did Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba die?+
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba died in 1582, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).
The name Fernando is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fernando — November 8, 1507
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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