Duchy of Vilafermosa explained

The Duchy of Vilafermosa is a line of dukes in Aragón, originated in 1476 by King John II of Aragón^[1] whose members bear the family name of Aragó. The first duke was a bastard of John II called Alfons d'Aragó (Alphonse of Aragó).^[2]

Dukes:

• Alphonse I until 1485
• Alphonse II 1485-1513
• John I 1513-1528
• Alphons III 1528-1550
• Martí 1550-1581
• Aldonça, sister of Martí; she originated the family of Azlor, titled Dukes of Vilafermosa
• Ferran I 1581-1592
• María Luisa (duchess), daughter of Ferran I; she originated the families named Borja and Aragó-Gurrea, titled Dukes of Vilafermosa, by union to the descents of the last duchess
• Francesc I 1592-1622
• Joana-Lluisa 1622–1652, daughter of Francesc I, she originated the families Borja and Aragó-Gurrea.

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: Ducat de Vilafermosa . . 6 November 2010 .
2. Book: Requesens, Estefania de . Epistolaris d'Hipòlita Roís de Liori i d'Estefania de Requesens (segle XVI) . Eulàlia de Ahumada Batlle . 55 . 2003 . . 978-84-370-5678-4 .