Juan Vélaz de Medrano IV
Juan Vélaz de Medrano IV (14th century – 1441?) was the royal Chamberlain for King Charles III of Navarre in 1414 and King John II of Aragon and Navarre in 1432. Juan was a noble and knight from the Kingdom of Navarre. He was the lord of Igúzquiza, Arguiñano, Arzoz, Learza, Artazu, Zabal, Orendáin, and the alcaide of Monjardín Castle and Viana. He is the son of the ricohombre Don Alvar Diaz de Medrano y Almoravid. Don Juan Vélaz de Medrano was active in the Hundred Years' War during the war of Languedoc (1412), the civil war in Aragon (1412) and successfully defended Viana against the Kingdom of Castile in 1429–1430. In 1410, Don Juan Vélaz de Medrano was targeted in a rebellion from his fiefdom of Orendáin. His grandsons Juan and Jaime Vélaz de Medrano y Echauz were leaders in the defense against the conquest of Navarre, particularly in 1512 and 1522.
Juan Vélaz de Medrano IV | |
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Coat of Arms of the house of Medrano | |
| Royal Chamberlain | |
| In office 1414–1425 | |
| Monarch | Charles III of Navarre |
| Royal Chamberlain | |
| In office 1432–1440's | |
| Monarchs | John II of Aragon and Navarre and Queen Blanche I of Navarre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Velaz de Medrano 14th Century Iguzquiza, Navarre |
| Died | 1441? Kingdom of Navarre |
| Nationality | Navarrese |
| Spouse | Dona Bianca de Ruen |
| Children | Don Ferran Velaz de Medrano y Ruen |
| Residence | Palace of Vélaz de Medrano |
| Occupation | Territorial lord |
| Profession | Royal Chamberlain |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Navarre |
| Branch/service | Knight |
| Years of service | 1410-1441? |
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