Noblemen from Spain

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Spanish Noblemen of all time. This list of famous Spanish Noblemen is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Spanish Noblemen.

1. #1

   

   Anne of Austria

   1601 - 1666

   HPI 79.1455 langs

   Anne of Austria is most famous for being the wife of Louis XIII and the mother of Louis XIV.

2. #2

   

   El Cid

   1045 - 1099

   HPI 78.0773 langs

   El Cid is most famous for being a Spanish hero. He was a military leader who fought for the Christians against the Muslims in the 11th...Read moreShow less

   El Cid is most famous for being a Spanish hero. He was a military leader who fought for the Christians against the Muslims in the 11th century.

3. #3

   

   Felipe VI of Spain

   b. 1968

   HPI 76.92105 langs

   Felipe VI of Spain is most famous for being the current monarch of Spain. He ascended to the throne in 2014, following the abdication of his...Read moreShow less

   Felipe VI of Spain is most famous for being the current monarch of Spain. He ascended to the throne in 2014, following the abdication of his father, Juan Carlos I.

4. #4

   

   Queen Fabiola of Belgium

   1928 - 2014

   HPI 72.2841 langs

   Queen Fabiola was most famous for being the wife of King Baudouin I of Belgium. She was also a philanthropist and animal rights activist.

5. #5

   

   Mariana Victoria of Spain

   1718 - 1781

   HPI 71.9434 langs

   Infanta of Spain by birth, later regent of Portugal

6. #6

   

   Carlota Joaquina of Spain

   1775 - 1830

   HPI 71.2439 langs

   Carlota Joaquina of Spain is most famous for being the wife of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. She was also the sister of Emperor Napoleon I of...Read moreShow less

   Carlota Joaquina of Spain is most famous for being the wife of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. She was also the sister of Emperor Napoleon I of France.

7. #7

   

   Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal

   1535 - 1573

   HPI 71.1231 langs

   Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal is most famous for being the wife of Philip II of Spain and for being the mother of Charles II of...Read moreShow less

   Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal is most famous for being the wife of Philip II of Spain and for being the mother of Charles II of Spain.

8. #8

   

   Queen Letizia of Spain

   b. 1972

   HPI 69.7252 langs

   Queen consort of Spain

9. #9

   

   Infante Francisco de Paula, Duke of Cádiz

   1794 - 1865

   HPI 66.8529 langs

   Infante Francisco de Paula, Duke of Cádiz, was the son of King Charles IV of Spain and his second wife Maria Luisa of Parma. He was born at...Read moreShow less

   Infante Francisco de Paula, Duke of Cádiz, was the son of King Charles IV of Spain and his second wife Maria Luisa of Parma. He was born at the Royal Palace of Madrid. His father was deposed in 1808 and he lived in exile in France until 1814 when his father was restored to the throne. He was made a knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1815.

10. #10

    

    Petrus Gonsalvus

    1537 - 1618

    HPI 65.9518 langs

    Spanish-born French courtier