Marquessate of Samaranch | |
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Creation date | 30 December 1991 |
Created by | Juan Carlos I of Spain |
First holder | Juan Antonio Samaranch |
Present holder | María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs |
Remainder to | Absolute primogeniture |
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