House of Alba
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The House of Alba de Tormes (Spanish: Casa de Alba de Tormes), commonly known as the House of Alba, is a prominent Spanish noble family that descended from 12th-century nobility of post-conquest Toledo. The family's claim to Alba de Tormes dates from 1429, when Gutierre Álvarez de Toledo (of the House of Álvarez de Toledo [es]) became Lord of Alba de Tormes while serving as Bishop of Palencia.
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Country | Spain |
Founded | 15th century |
Founder | Gutierre Álvarez de Toledo |
Current head | Carlos Fitz-James Stuart y Martínez de Irujo, 19th Duke of Alba[2] |
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