Duke of Algeciras


Duke of Algeciras, is a hereditary title of Spanish nobility, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee. It was granted to Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro y Cossío in 1906 by Alfonso XIII. The title was created to honor the first duchess's late son, Juan Manuel Sánchez y Gutiérrez de Castro, Duke consort of Almodóvar del Río, minister of state and chairman of the Algeciras Conference.
The title makes reference to the municipality of Algeciras, near the Strait of Gibraltar.

Dukes of Algeciras

  1. Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro y Cossío, 1st Duchess of Algeciras
  2. María de las Mercedes de Hoyos y Sánchez, 2nd Duchess of Algeciras
  3. Ricardo López de Carrizosa y de Hoyos, 3rd Duke of Algeciras
  4. Carlos López de Carrizosa y Mitjans, 4th Duke of Algeciras

Line of succession

Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro y Cossío, 1st Duchess of Algeciras