ETTORE III PIGNATELLI (1572-1622)
IV Duke of Monteleone
V Count of Borrello
Capitano
Generale of Catalogna appointed by Philip III Habsburg of Spain , in 1609
in Valencia was a major player in driving out of Spain the Moors.
Maggiordomo of the Infanta Donna Anna daughter of Philip III, in 1615 escorted
the Infanta in France , for the marriage with Louis XIII Bourbon King of France
.
While his stay in France made a consistent contribution in the reconciliation
of the Duc of Nevers Charles de Gonzague and Maria de' Medici Queen Mother
with the King.
When he returned in Spain was appointed in 1616 member of the Supreme Council
of the King Philip III of Spain . He died in 1622 under the Reign of Philip
IV Habsburg of Spain. He married Caterina Caracciolo Countess of S.Angelo
dei Lombardi with fiefs in Nusco and Cerignola.
He had four sons :
a)Geronima , heiress of the dukedom of Monteleone , married
Fabrizio Pignatelli Marques of Cerchiara.
b)Angelina Nun in the monastery of S.Andrea in Naples.
c)Camillo Count of Borrello died young
d)Anna heiress of the earldom of S.Angelo and Countess of S.Angelo de' Lombardi,
married Francesco Caraffa Duke of Nocera.
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