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Diego Hurtado de Mendoza y de la Cerda

Seville, 1500 – Madrid, 1578

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Facts and their sources

  • Born1500, Sevillenot verified1 source
  • TitleLieutenant General of the Kingdom of Aragon, 1554–1556or President of the Council of Orders, 1563–1572 · general lieutenant of Catalonia, 1564–1571 · Duke of Francavilla, 1555–1578 · list of presidents of the Council of Italy (Spanish Empire), 1558–1578not verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Francavilla, 1555–1578or President of the Council of Orders, 1563–1572 · general lieutenant of Catalonia, 1564–1571 · Lieutenant General of the Kingdom of Aragon, 1554–1556 · list of presidents of the Council of Italy (Spanish Empire), 1558–1578not verified1 source
  • Titlelist of presidents of the Council of Italy (Spanish Empire), 1558–1578or President of the Council of Orders, 1563–1572 · general lieutenant of Catalonia, 1564–1571 · Lieutenant General of the Kingdom of Aragon, 1554–1556 · Duke of Francavilla, 1555–1578not verified1 source
  • TitlePresident of the Council of Orders, 1563–1572or general lieutenant of Catalonia, 1564–1571 · Lieutenant General of the Kingdom of Aragon, 1554–1556 · Duke of Francavilla, 1555–1578 · list of presidents of the Council of Italy (Spanish Empire), 1558–1578not verified1 source
  • Titlegeneral lieutenant of Catalonia, 1564–1571or President of the Council of Orders, 1563–1572 · Lieutenant General of the Kingdom of Aragon, 1554–1556 · Duke of Francavilla, 1555–1578 · list of presidents of the Council of Italy (Spanish Empire), 1558–1578not verified1 source
  • Died1578, Madridnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1500

    Born in Seville

  2. 9 Jul 1540

    A daughter is born

  3. 1554–1556

    Lieutenant General of the Kingdom of Aragon

  4. 1555–1578

    Duke of Francavilla

  5. 1558–1578

    List of presidents of the Council of Italy (Spanish Empire)

  6. 1563–1572

    President of the Council of Orders

  7. 1564–1571

    General lieutenant of Catalonia

  8. 1578

    Dies in Madrid

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Seville.

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The 1500s · Diego is born in Seville

What people wore

Men's Hairstyles and Layered Robes

Men often grew long beards and hair, sometimes styling the tips into curls. Clothing could be layered, with high-status individuals wearing a pellizón, which was a long robe with wide, loose sleeves that could be knotted at the ends.

Daily life

Household as the center of life

The household served as the primary center for education, work, and life, with tasks like laundry and water fetching falling to women and domestic servants.

Work

Seasonal and domestic labor rhythms

Daily life followed seasonal tasks like the pig slaughter in November, a scene frequently depicted in medieval carvings and paintings. Household chores often centered around the hearth, where servants and family members performed tasks like drying laundry.

Music

Social customs of the youth groups

Young men formed social groups called Los Mozos, where joining on the feast of Saint Agatha cost one real. Members shared communal items like guitars, wine skins, and playing cards for their social gatherings.

At the table

Wine as a daily essential drink

Wine was the essential daily drink, considered vital for health and often mixed with water because pure water was frequently unsafe to consume. It was consumed by all social classes, and many people carried their own measuring tools to ensure the wine was diluted correctly.

Getting around

Mules as primary transport animals

Travelers often used mules, which were the most valuable assistants for transport and could be used for riding or carrying cargo.

What it cost

Meat Consumption and Hunting Practices

Lamb was the most consumed meat, and hunting was crucial to supplement low calorie diets rather than just being a noble sport.