Álvaro de Zúñiga y Pérez de Guzmán
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Álvaro de Zúñiga y Pérez de Guzmán (c. 1460 – September 28, 1531) was a Spanish nobleman, member of the first-born branch of the House of Zúñiga, Grandee of Spain, 2nd Duke of Béjar, 2nd Duke of Plasencia, 3rd Count of Bañares, 1st Marquis of Gibraleón, first knight of the realm, knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, justicia mayor and alguacil mayor of Castile. In 1488 he succeeded his grandfather Álvaro de Zúñiga y Guzmán, 1st Duke of Béjar and Plasencia in the mayorazgo (majorat).
Álvaro II de Zúñiga y Guzmán | |
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2nd Duke of Plasencia 3rd Count of Bañares 2nd Duke of Béjar 1st Marquis of Gibraleón Grandee First Knight of the Realm Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece Justicia Mayor of Castile Alguacil Mayor (bailiwick) of Castile State Councilor | |
Born | c. 1460 Seville, Kingdom of Castile |
Died | September 28, 1531(1531-09-28) (aged 71) Béjar, Spain |
Father | Pedro de Zúñiga y Manrique de Lara |
Mother | Teresa de Guzmán |
Among his military achievements is his participation with his banner and host in the Granada War from 1482 until the surrender of the city in 1492, and his role in defeating the Revolt of the Comuneros in 1520. He was the state councilor to the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Charles V, I of Spain.