Bobadilla family

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The Bobadilla family was one of the wealthiest and most influential families within the Kingdom of Spain, particularly during the Age of Discovery. [1] [2]

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The family had a long history of service and ties to the crown of Castile. [3] They were members of the Spanish nobility with various members holding titles including Lord, Count, and Marchioness.

It was also involved in the conquest and governing of the Canary Islands, Hispaniola, and Cuba. Several of its women in particular would become prominent figures and political leaders. Many members of the family came from the town of Medina del Campo in present-day Castile.

Notable members

Notable members of the family include:

Their most immediate common ancestor was the Lord Juan Fernández de Bobadilla V, who was born circa 1375. [4] He was grandfather to Beatriz the first and her brother Francisco, great-grandfather to Beatriz the younger, and great-great grandfather to Isabel.

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References

  1. Downey, Kirstin (2014). Isabella: The Warrior Queen. Doubleday. ISBN   978-0-385-53411-6.
  2. Duncan, David (1995). Hernando de Soto; A Savage Quest in the Americas . New York: Crown Publishers, Inc. pp.  205.
  3. Downey 2014, p. 29.
  4. Representacion que haze don Christoval de Moscoso y Montemayor, conde de las Torres, marques de Cullera, señor de la Albufera ... al Rey nuestro señor. 1722.