de Córdoba y Enríquez de Aguilar, Gonzalo Fernández, 1453-1515
Dates
- Existence: 1453 - 1515
Biography
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba y Enríquez de Aguilar, 1st Duke of Santángelo was a Spanish general and statesman who led successful military campaigns during the Conquest of Granada and the Italian Wars. His military victories and widespread popularity earned him the nickname "El Gran Capitán" ("The Great Captain"). He also negotiated the final surrender of Granada and later served as Viceroy of Naples.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Fernández de Córdoba y Enríquez de Aguilar letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 501273
Mss 501273
Date(s):
1501-04-23
Scope and Contents
Letter from Fernández de Córdoba y Enríquez de Aguilar called El Gran Capitan to Miguel Perez de Almazan relaying personal and political concerns. Accompanied by transcription by Prof. P.D. Lagomarsino.