Marquess of Villanueva del Fresno

The Marquess of Villanueva del Fresno (Spanish: Marqués de Villanueva del Fresno) is a hereditary title in the Spanish nobility. This marquisate was bestowed by Carlos I to Juan Portocarrero, 7th Lord of Villanueva del Fresno, for services rendered to the Crown.[1]

Marquisate of Villanueva del Fresno
Creation date1530
Created byCarlos I of Spain
PeerageSpanish nobility
First holderJuan Portocarrero
Present holderCayetana Fitz-James Stuart
Heir apparentCarlos Fitz-James Stuart, 14th Duke of Huéscar
Remainder toHeirs of the body of the grantee

The Seigniory of Villanueva del Fresno (Spanish: Señorío de Villanueva del Fresno) traces its origins to the year 1332, when Alfonso XI conceded to Martín Fernández Portocarrero the village of Villanueva del Fresno, and granted him the title 1st Lord of Villanueva del Fresno and 2nd Lord of Moguer.

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  1. ^ Historia Genealógica y Heráldica de la Monarquía Española, Casa Real y Grandes de España - Tomo II (13 April 2008). "Concesión del título de Grande de España en 1520".