Marquess of Santa Cruz

Marquess of Santa Cruz was a noble title in two countries and Marquise of Santa Cruz in one.

Brazil

Romualdo Antônio de Seixas (1787–1860) was the first and only Count and Marquess of Santa Cruz.[1][2]

Portugal

The feminized title was created by John V of Portugal by decree in 1691 for Teresa de Moscoso Osório

Spain

Spanish variations include:

  • Marquess of Santa Cruz.
  • Marquess of Santa Cruz de Aguirre.
  • Marquess of Santa Cruz de Marcenado.
  • Marquess of Santa Cruz de Ribaduya.
  • Marquess of Santa Cruz del Viso.

References

  1. ^ "Romualdo Antônio de Seixas". Portal da Câmara dos Deputados (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  2. ^ "Memórias do Marquez de Santa Cruz, arcebispo da Bahia D. Romualdo Antônio de Seixas, Metropolitano e primaz do Brasil, do conselho de sua Magestade o Imperador, gram-cruz da Ordem de Christo, Grande mestre Dignatario da Da Rosa..."

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