Rafael de Medina, 20th Duke of Feria
Rafael de Medina y Abascal, 20th Duke of Feria, GE (Spanish pronunciation: [rafaˈel de meˈðina i aβaˈskal]) (born 25 September 1978) is the son of the late 19th Duke of Feria and the Spanish top-model Nati Abascal. He belongs to one of the most important families of Spain, the House of Medinaceli, being a grandson of Victoria Eugenia Fernández de Córdoba, 18th Duchess of Medinaceli, and is a descendant of King Ferdinand I of Aragon.
The Duke of Feria | |
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| Tenure | 2002 – present |
| Other titles | Marquess of Villalba (GE) |
| Born | July 25, 1978 Madrid, Spain |
| Spouse(s) | Laura Vecino de Acha |
| Issue
Rafael de Medina y Vecino Laura de Medina y Vecino (twins)[1] | |
| Parents | Rafael de Medina y Fernández de Córdoba, 19th Duke of Feria Natividad Abascal y Romero Toro |
| Styles of The Duke of Feria | |
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| Reference style | The Most Excellent |
| Spoken style | Sir |
Background
Rafael studied Finance in Washington and in New York. He subsequently worked for the company Credit Suisse. In 2002, he succeeded his father to the dukedom of Feria at the age of 23, therefore becoming one of the youngest dukes in the Spanish nobility. In 2007 he gave up his job to launch a project named Scalpers, a fashion line for men. Rafael is a celebrated member of the Spanish aristocracy and jet-set, entering the Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List in 2007. He currently resides in Madrid.
Wedding
The Duke married Laura Vecino de Acha on 16 October 2010.
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References
- http://www.elmundo.es/cronica/2002/347/1023694982.html
- http://www.grandesp.org.uk/historia/gzas/medcel.htm
- http://www.geneall.net/H/per_page.php?id=444255
- http://www.fundacionmedinaceli.org/casaducal/fichaindividuo.aspx?id=251
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| Preceded by Rafael de Medina |
Duke of Feria 2002–present |
Incumbent |