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Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases

Italian general (1569–1630).

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Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases was an Italian general. Born in 1569 in Genoa, Balbases died on 25 September 1630 in Castelnuovo Scrivia.

Positions held include Governor of Milan (1629–1630), Marquis of the Balbases and Duke of Sesto. Honours include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece and Knight of the Order of Santiago.

With a Wikipedia article in 33 languages, Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases is No. 45,591 in the People and Position Index.

Born
1569, Genoa
Died
25 September 1630, Castelnuovo Scrivia
Country
Spain
Known as
Military officer, soldier, military leader
Field
Military
Languages
Spanish, Italian
Children
3
Wikipedia editions
33

Did you know

60

Was 60 when first governor of Milan (1629).

61

Lived to 61.

60

One of 60 people in the Index born in Genoa, with Christopher Columbus.

33

Has a Wikipedia article in 33 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 1629–1630Governor of Milan
  2. —Marquis of the Balbases
  3. —Duke of Sesto

Connections

Ambrogio Spinola, 1st Marquis of the Balbases
  • FatherFilippo Spinola, Marchese di Venafro
  • MotherPolissena Grimaldi, Baronessa di Casalnuovo
  • SpouseGiovanetta Bacciadonne
  • SpouseMarie d'Aumale
  • SiblingFederico Spínola
  • ChildFilippo Spinola, 2nd Marquis of the Balbases
  • ChildAgustín de Spínola Basadone
  • ChildPolissena Spinola

Honours and works

Awards

  • Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
  • Knight of the Order of Santiago

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q359936 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)