Dukedom of la Torre | |
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Creation date | 24 November 1862 |
Created by | Isabella II |
Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
First holder | Francisco Serrano y Domínguez, 1st Duke of la Torre |
Present holder | Carlos Martínez de Campos y Carulla, 5th Duke of la Torre [1] |
Heir apparent | Carla Martínez de Campos y de Montenegro |
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