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Antonio Vélaz de Medrano, I Marquess of Tabuérniga
Basque-Spanish noble and governor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antonio Vélaz de Medrano y Altamirano, I Marquess of Tabuérniga[1] (Labastida, 1637 – Spa, Belgium, 1683)[2] was a distinguished Basque-Spanish noble and military figure during the reign of Philip IV and Charles II of Spain, who served as governor of the strategic city of Nieuwpoort in Flanders and Sergeant General of Battle. The title of Marquess de Tabuérniga (also called Marqués de Tabuérniga de Vélazar) was granted by King Charles II in 1682.[3][4] He was a knight of the Order of Santiago. The Most Illustrious Lord Medrano is also known for having led an interesting diplomatic initiative by negotiating with the United Provinces of the Netherlands for the cession of the island of Tobago to himself, as prince.[5]
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Antonio Vélaz de Medrano y Altamirano | |
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![]() Coat of arms of the House of Medrano in Navarre | |
Governor of Nieuwpoort | |
In office 1671 – March, 1678 | |
Monarch | Charles II of Spain |
Personal details | |
Born | 1637 Labastida |
Died | 1683 Spa, Belgium |
Occupation | Governor, Knight of the Order of Santiago, Military figure |
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