Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Alba: Biography, Facts and Career

Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart y Falcó, 17th Duke of Alba, 10th Duke of Berwick, GE, LH, GCVO (17 October 1878 – 24 September 1953) was a Spanish peer, diplomat, politician, art collector and Olympic medalist. He was one of the most important aristocrats of his time and held, among other titles, the dukedoms of Alba de Tormes and Berwick, the Countship of Lemos, Lerín, Montijo and the Marquessate of Carpio. He was granted the Order of the Golden Fleece of Spain in 1926. A close friend and relative of the British royal family, he was one of the leading guests at the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II in 1947.

Quick facts about Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Alba

• Full name: Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Alba
• Born: 1878-10-17
• Nationality: Spain
• Known as: Creator
• Wikidata ID: Q1677724

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