Alonso Curiel
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Alonso de Curiel (active 1577–1603) was a Spanish merchant, diplomat in the Habsburg Netherlands, and member of the Sephardi Jewish Curiel family.
Alonso was the son of a prosperous merchant, Diego de Curiel, who maintained important relations with the Court of Madrid. His uncle, Jerónimo de Curiel, acquired great influence in Antwerp business circles. Diego sent Alonso to Antwerp to ensure the continuity of the family's position, as Jerónimo had no male heir.
