Duke of Gandía
Duke of Gandía (Valencian: Ducat de Gandia, IPA: [duˈkad de ɣanˈdi.a]) is a title of Spanish nobility that was first created in 1399 by Martin of Aragon and granted to Alfonso of Aragon and Foix. It has its origin in the lordship of Gandía created in 1323 by James II of Aragon. Later, having no direct descendants, the title passed from the House of Barcelona to the House of Trastámara.
| Dukedom of Gandía | |
|---|---|
| Creation date | 20 December 1485 |
| Created by | Catholic Monarchs |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Pedro Luis de Borja, 1st Duke of Gandía |
| Present holder | Ángela María de Ulloa y Solís-Beaumont, 20th Duchess of Gandía |
The title was re-established in 1483 by Ferdinand II of Aragon as a favour to Rodrigo Cardinal Borgia for his son Pier Luigi Borgia. The dukedom then went to Pier Luigi's half-brother Giovanni Borgia. He was assassinated, and his young son inherited the title. The fourth duke was the religious figure Francesco Borgia. After the death of his wife, with whom he had a large family, he became a Jesuit.