Duke of Rubí
| Duke of Rubí | |
|---|---|
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| Creation date | 8 July 1920 |
| Created by | Alfonso XIII |
| First holder | Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau |
| Present holder | Valeriano Weyler y González Arregui |
| Remainder to | Heirs of the body of the grantee |
| Status | Extant |
Duke of Rubí (Spanish: Ducado de Rubí) is a hereditary title of Spanish nobility, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee.[1] It was created on 8 July 1920 by King Alfonso XIII in favor of Army general Valeriano Weyler, 1st Marquess of Tenerife, chief of staff of the Army.
Name
[edit]The dukedom is named after the Rubí's hill (Spanish: Loma del Rubí), in the island of Cuba. In that place, the 1st duke fought the Cuban rebels in 1896, during the Cuban War of Independence.
Creation
[edit]On July 8, 1920, the Gaceta de Madrid published the following Royal Decree:[2]
Wishing to offer a distinct demonstration of My Royal appreciation and perpetuate the memory of the important services rendered to the Nation and the Monarchy by Captain General Mr. Valeriano Weyler y Nicoiau, Marquess of Tenerife; in accordance with the advice of My Council of Ministers.
I grant him the title of Duke of Rubí, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee, for himself, his children, and legitimate successors.— ALFONSO, Royal Decree of 5 July 1920.
Dukes of Rubí
[edit]- Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau, 1st Duke of Rubí (1920–1930)[2]
- Fernando Weyler y Santacana, 2nd Duke of Rubí (1930–1931)[3]
- Valeriano Weyler y López de Puga, 3rd Duke of Rubí (1953–1986)[4]
- Valeriano Weyler González, 4th Duke of Rubí (since 1987).[5]
Line of succession
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Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau, 1st Duke of Rubí, 1st Marquess of Tenerife (1838-1930)
- Fernando Weyler y Santacana, 2nd Duke of Rubí (1877-1931)
- Valeriano Weyler y López de Puga, 3rd Duke of Rubí (1919-1986)
- Valeriano Weyler y González Arregui, 4th Duke of Rubí (b. 1957)
References
[edit]- ^ Spanish official website
- ^ a b Ministry of Grace and Justice (8 July 1920). "Royal Decree granting Mr. Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau, Marquess of Tenerife, the title of Duke of Rubí" (PDF). www.boe.es. p. 98. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ Ministry of Justice (19 December 1930). "Real orden disponiendo se expida Real carta de sucesión en el Título de Duque de Rubí, con Grandeza a favor de D. Fernando Weyler y Santacana" (PDF). www.boe.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ "Orden de 13 de mayo de 1952 por la que se manda expedir Carta de Sucesión en el título de Duque de Rubí, con grandeza de España, a favor de don Valeriano Weyler y López de Puga" (PDF). www.boe.es (in Spanish). 29 May 1952. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ^ Ministry of Justice (29 December 1986). "Orden de 12 de diciembre de 1986 por la que se manda expedir, sin perjuicio de tercero de mejor derecho, Real Carta de Sucesión en el título de Duque de Rubí, con Grandeza de España, a favor de don Valeriano Weyler González". www.boe.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 July 2025.