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Duke of Rubí

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Duke of Rubí
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Duke of Rubí (Spanish: Ducado de Rubí) is a hereditary title of Spanish nobility, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee.[1] It was created on 8 July 1920 by King Alfonso XIII in favor of Army general Valeriano Weyler, 1st Marquess of Tenerife, chief of staff of the Army.

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Name

The dukedom is named after the Rubí's hill (Spanish: Loma del Rubí), in the island of Cuba. In that place, the 1st duke fought the Cuban rebels in 1896, during the Cuban War of Independence.

Creation

On July 8, 1920, the Gaceta de Madrid published the following Royal Decree:[2]

Wishing to offer a distinct demonstration of My Royal appreciation and perpetuate the memory of the important services rendered to the Nation and the Monarchy by Captain General Mr. Valeriano Weyler y Nicoiau, Marquess of Tenerife; in accordance with the advice of My Council of Ministers.
I grant him the title of Duke of Rubí, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee, for himself, his children, and legitimate successors.

ALFONSO, Royal Decree of 5 July 1920.

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Dukes of Rubí

  • Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau, 1st Duke of Rubí (1920–1930)[2]
  • Fernando Weyler y Santacana [es], 2nd Duke of Rubí (1930–1931)[3]
  • Valeriano Weyler y López de Puga, 3rd Duke of Rubí (1953–1986)[4]
  • Valeriano Weyler González, 4th Duke of Rubí (since 1987).[5]

Line of succession

References

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