Tomás Fernández de Medrano
16th-century Spanish nobleman, Secretary of State and War of the Dukes of Savoy and author / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tomás Fernández de Medrano[1] was the Secretary of State and War of the Dukes of Savoy, and a 16th and 17th century nobleman from the Medrano family in La Rioja, Spain. Tomás is the author of the political treatise "República Mista," published by Juan Flamenco in Madrid, 1602. Medrano was the divisero, alcalde and lord of Valdeosera, knight in the Order of Saint John, secretary of the Holy Chapters and Assemblies of Castile, Manager of the Grand Prior of Castilla San Juan and The Most Reverend patron and master of the convent of Saint John of Acre in the town of Salinas de Añana. He also served for 8 years in the service of Enrique de Guzmán, 2nd Count of Olivares, as well as secretary of Giovanni Andrea Doria, Marques de Torilla in 1579–1581. Medrano was married to Doña Isabel Ibañez de Sandoval, relative of the first Duke of Lerma, Francisco de Sandoval y Rojas.[2]
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Tomás Fernández de Medrano Divisoro, Mayor and Lord of Valdeosera | |
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Secretary of Giovanni Andrea Doria, Marques de Torilla | |
In office 1579–1581 | |
In the service of Enrique de Guzmán, 2nd Count of Olivares | |
In office 1582–1590 | |
Secretary of State and War for Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy | |
In office 1 August 1591 – September 1598 | |
Secretary of State and War for the Princes of the Dukes of Savoy | |
In office 1598–1630? | |
Personal details | |
Born | 16th century La Rioja, Spain |
Died | 17th century |
Spouse | Doña Isabel Ibanez de Sandoval |
Children | Juan Fernandez de Medrano y Sandoval, Ana Maria Fernandez de Medrano y Sandoval |
Profession | Secretary |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Spanish Empire |
Branch/service | Order of Saint John |
Rank | Knight of the Order of St. John, Most Reverend Master and Patron of the Convent of St. John of Acre in the town of Salinas de Añana, Manager of the Grand Prior of Castilla San Juan |
Battles/wars | French Wars of Religion |