Duke of Algeciras (Spanish: Duque de Algeciras), is a title of Spanish nobility that is accompanied by the dignity of Grandee of Spain. It was granted to Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro in 1906 by Alfonso XIII.[2] The title was granted in honor of the first duchess's late son, Juan Manuel Sanchez y Gutiérrez de Castro, who was married to the Duchess of Almodóvar del Río.

Dukedom of Algeciras
Creation date31 December 1906
Created byAlfonso XIII
PeeragePeerage of Spain
First holderIsabel Gutiérrez de Castro y Cossío, 1st Duchess of Algeciras
Present holderCarlos López de Carrizosa y Mitjans, 4th Duke of Algeciras[1]

The title makes reference to the municipality of Algeciras, near the Strait of Gibraltar.

Dukes of Algeciras (1906)

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  • Isabel Gutiérrez de Castro y Cossío, 1st Duchess of Algeciras (1817-1907)
  • María de las Mercedes de Hoyos y Sánchez, 2nd Duchess of Algeciras (1904-1984), eldest daughter of the 11th Duchess of Almodóvar del Río, granddaughter of the 1st Duchess
  • Ricardo López de Carrizosa y Hoyos, 3rd Duke of Algeciras (1932-2013), eldest son of the 2nd Duchess
  • Carlos López de Carrizosa y Mitjans, 4th Duke of Algeciras (b. 1959), eldest son of the 3rd Duke

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