Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Noble
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Spanish_Habsburgs
gptkb:Philip_II_of_Spain
gptkb:Spanish_Inquisition
Council of State of the Spanish Netherlands
gptkbp:battle gptkb:Siege_of_Haarlem
gptkb:Battle_of_Jodoigne
gptkb:Battle_of_St._Quentin
gptkb:Battle_of_Gravelines
gptkbp:birth_date 1507-10-29
gptkbp:contribution influence on European politics
strategic military alliances
involvement in the Eighty Years' War
administration of the Spanish Netherlands
role in the Spanish Civil War
support of the Catholic Church
expansion of Spanish territories
military reforms in Spain
influence on military strategy in Europe
defense of Catholicism in Europe
diplomatic relations with other European powers
establishment of a strong military presence
implementation of harsh policies
involvement in the Spanish Armada
management of Spanish colonies
strengthening of Spanish military presence
support of the Spanish monarchy
suppression of revolts in the Netherlands
gptkbp:death_date 1582-07-11
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Álvarez_de_Toledo_family
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Spanish_colonial_policy
Counter-Reformation efforts
Spanish military tactics
Spanish governance in the Netherlands
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:military_leadership
governorship of the Spanish Netherlands
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Spanish
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Iron_Duke
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:military_leadership
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Ferdinand_Álvarez_de_Toledo
Elvira de Toledo
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Alonso_Álvarez_de_Toledo
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Catholicism
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Palace_of_the_Duke_of_Alba
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:María_de_Toledo
gptkbp:successor Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 4th Duke of Alba
gptkbp:title gptkb:monarchy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:House_of_Álvarez_de_Toledo
gptkb:House_of_Toledo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5