Duke of Arco
Duke of Arco (Spanish: Duque del Arco) is a hereditary title in the peerage of Spain, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee and granted in 1715 by Philip V to Alonso Manrique de Lara, 4th Count of Montehermoso, knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece and his caballerizo mayor for two periods, 1721–1724 and 1724–1737.
| Dukedom of Arco | |
|---|---|
| Creation date | 26 April 1715 |
| Created by | Philip V |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Alonso Manrique de Lara y Silva, 1st Duke of Arco |
| Present holder | Mercedes Falcó y Anchorena |
The title makes reference to the small village of Arco in Cañaveral, province of Cáceres, where the grantee held a lordship.
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