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Spanish hereditary title From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duke of Tetuán (Spanish: Duque de Tetuán) is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Spain, with the dignity of Grandee and granted in 1860 by Queen Isabella II to General Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Count of Lucena, who had served as the Prime Minister of Spain for several legislatures between 1856 and 1866.[2][3]
| Dukedom of Tetúan | |
|---|---|
| |
| Creation date | 27 April 1860 |
| Created by | Queen Isabella II |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Leopoldo O'Donnell y Jorís, 1st Duke of Tetuán |
| Present holder | Hugo O'Donnell y Duque de Estrada, 7th Duke of Tetuán[1] |
| Heir apparent | Carlos O'Donnell y Armada, 15th Marquess of Altamira |
| Subsidiary titles | Count of Lucena Marquess of Altamira Marquess of Las Salinas |
It is a victory title, and was granted to O'Donnell for his victory at the Battle of Tétouan during the First Moroccan War.
It has been held since its creation by members of the O'Donnell family, as the 5th Duchess, Blanca O'Donnell, died without issue of her marriage to Guillermo Pelizaeus.
The heir apparent is Carlos O'Donnell y Armada, 15th Marquess of Altamira (b. 1974).
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