Fernando Álvarez de Toledo

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Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba, was a prominent 16th-century Spanish nobleman and general known for his harsh rule in the Netherlands and key role in the military and political affairs of the Spanish Empire under King Philip II.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Grandee of Spain
Spanish nobleman
duke
general
governor
military commander
allegiance Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Kingdom of Spain
Philip II of Spain
birthDate 1507-10-29
birthPlace Piedrahíta, Ávila, Crown of Castile
child Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo
conflict Dutch Revolt
linked to: Eighty Years' War

Eighty Years' War
Italian Wars
Schmalkaldic War
countryOfCitizenship Crown of Castile
Spanish Empire
deathDate 1582-12-11
deathPlace Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal
linked to: Lisbon
era 16th century
father García Álvarez de Toledo, 2nd Duke of Alba
fullName Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel
governedTerritory Habsburg Netherlands
languageSpoken Spanish
militaryRank Captain General
monarchServed Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Philip II of Spain
mother Beatriz Pimentel
nickname Iron Duke
nobleFamily House of Alba
nobleTitle 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Alba, Duke of Alba

Duke of Alba de Tormes
notableFor command at the Battle of Mühlberg
command at the Battle of San Quintín
establishment of the Council of Troubles in the Netherlands
harsh rule in the Netherlands
repression of the Dutch Revolt
role in the Italian Wars
role in the Schmalkaldic War
service under Emperor Charles V
service under King Philip II of Spain
placeOfBurial Monastery of San Esteban, Salamanca
positionHeld Captain General of the Army of Flanders
Councillor of State
Governor of the Duchy of Milan
Governor of the Netherlands
Mayordomo mayor of the King of Spain
Viceroy of Naples
religion Roman Catholicism
spouse María Enríquez de Toledo y Guzmán

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Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba name Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
subject linked to: Alba, Duke of Alba
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba name Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel
subject linked to: Alba, Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba title 3rd Duke of Alba
subject linked to: Alba, Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
William I of Orange opponent Duke of Alba
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House of Alba notableMember Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba fullName Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel
subject linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Council of Troubles hasChairperson Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
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Council of Troubles foundedBy Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
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Iron Duke refersTo Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
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Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba familyName Álvarez de Toledo
subject linked to: Iron Duke
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
María Enríquez de Toledo y Guzmán spouse Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Army of Flanders commander Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo father Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Governor-General of the Habsburg Netherlands positionHeldBy Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Duke of Alba (governor-general) familyName Álvarez de Toledo
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Duke of Alba (governor-general) fullName Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Duke of Alba (governor-general) alsoKnownAs Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Margaret of Parma succeededBy Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
subject linked to: Margaret of Parma (governor)
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Italian War of 1542–1546 hasCommander Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Margaret of Parma successor Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Álvarez de Toledo family notableMember Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Luis de Requesens replaced Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Beatriz Pimentel motherOf Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Council of Blood establishedBy Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Raad van Beroerten establishedBy Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Governor-General of the Netherlands officeHolder Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Council of Troubles in the Netherlands establishedBy Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Battle of Alcântara (1580) commander Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
House of Alba notableMember Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
subject linked to: Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
House of Alba notableTitleHolder Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
subject linked to: Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Duke of Alba de Tormes notableHolder Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Battle of Jemmingen commander Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo
Captain General of the Army of Flanders officeHolder Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
linked to: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo