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Fadrique
Álvarez de Toledo
7th Marqués de Villafranca del Bierzo (1635–1705) Biographical 7th Marqués de Villafranca del Bierzo, Grandee of Spain 1649–1705† Viceroy of Sicily 1673–76 Viceroy of Naples 1671 4th Duca di Fernandina 1649–1705† 4th Principe di Montalbano 1649–1705† 2nd Marqués de Villanueva de Valdueza 1634–1705† 7th Conde de Peña Ramiro 1649–1705† Señor de Cabrera y Ribera Señor de Coto de Balboa Señor de Matilla de Arzón Señor de Valle de Losada Knight of the Order of Santiago [Spain] Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit 1702 (France) Commander of Valderricote in the Order of Santiago 1644 [Spain] State councillor Royal steward Gentleman of the chamber Lieutenant General of the Sea Captain General of the Spanish galleys 1677 Captain General of the galleys of Naples 1670 Captain General of the Sicilian galleys 1663 Born posthumously, Fadrique was appointed Captain General of the galleys of Sicily in 1663, but assumed the role three years later after accompanying Empress Margarita to Austria. Leading this fleet, he assisted in the relief of Candia. In 1670 or 1671, upon returning to Spain from Naples, he declined the viceroyalty of New Spain. In 1671, when Pedro de Aragón was sent as ambassador to Rome, Fadrique served as interim Viceroy of Naples until the Marquis of Astorga took over. Appointed Viceroy of Sicily, he arrived in Milazzo on 23 December 1674 amidst the Messina revolt, holding the position for just over a year and a half. His tenure saw setbacks for Spanish forces, including the defeat of Spanish ships near Messina on 5 November 1675 and the naval battle of Palermo on 2 June 1676. Despite Dutch naval support led by Admiral Ruyter, poor coordination and the deteriorated condition of Spanish ships hampered efforts. Additionally, Fadrique faced opposition from Andrea D’Avalos, Prince of Montesarchio, who criticised his naval inexperience and resisted orders, favouring inaction over confrontation with the French. In 1691, following the fall of Oropesa, he joined the Council of State, later presiding over the Council of Italy, first as interim governor in 1691 and formally from 16 July 1698. By late 1694, he served as commissioner for the Palatine envoy and joined the faction led by Cardinal Portocarrero advocating the expulsion of Queen Mariana’s favourites, including Berlips and Wiser. In 1699, following the exile of the Count of Monterrey, he allied with others to urge Portocarrero and Ambassador Harrach to advocate against the decision. In July 1700, during the Council of State’s deliberations, he strongly supported the French succession. Place of birth: Madrid Place of death: Madrid Son of Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo and Elvira Ponce de León, he married María Manuela de Córdoba Cardona in 1654, and had issue: • José (see) • Elvira María, †1700, married to Gaspar de Silva • María Teresa, married to Manuel José de Silva • Antonio (see) • Luis, died in Italy • Francisco Melchor, †1696sp, married to Teresa Sarmiento de Toledo |
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