Jesús Aguirre
Jesús Aguirre y Ortiz de Zárate, Duke consort of Alba (9 June 1934 – 11 May 2001) was a Spanish intellectual, Jesuit priest, literary editor, and aristocrat. After leaving the priesthood, he became the literary editorial director of Taurus Publishing and later held the position of Director General of Music in the Spanish Ministry of Culture from 1977 to 1980. He was married to Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, 18th Duchess of Alba and head of the House of Alba. In 1986, he went on to occupy Chair "F" of the Royal Spanish Academy, replacing Manuel de Terán Álvarez.
The Most Excellent Jesús Aguirre | |
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| Duke of Alba (more...) | |
| Born | Jesús Aguirre y Ortiz de Zárate 9 June 1934 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 11 May 2001 (aged 66) Madrid, Spain |
| Noble family | House of Alba (by marriage) |
| Spouse(s) | Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, 18th Duchess of Alba |
| Father | Unknown |
| Mother | María del Carmen Aguirre y Ortiz de Zárate |
| Seat f of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 11 December 1986 – 11 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Manuel de Terán |
| Succeeded by | Luis Ángel Rojo |
| Ecclesiastical career | |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Laicized | 1969 |
Congregations served | Church of the City University of Madrid |
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