Marquess of O'Shea
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Marquess of O'Shea is a hereditary title in the Spanish nobility, created by King Juan Carlos I on 11 July 2008 in favor of Paloma O'Shea. It was granted in recognition of her vast contribution to music and patronage in Spain.[2]
| Marquessate of O'Shea | |
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| Creation date | 11 July 2008 |
| Created by | Juan Carlos I |
| Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
| First holder | Paloma O'Shea Artiñano |
| Present holder | Paloma O'Shea Artiñano[1] |
| Heir apparent | Ana Botín |
The Marchioness of O'Shea was married to the late Emilio Botín, Executive Chairman of Banco Santander,[3] and is the mother of Ana Botín,[4] who succeeded him in 2014, becoming the 9th most powerful woman in the world, according to Forbes.[5]
Creation
On 11 July 2008, the Monarch signed Royal Decree 1176/2008, of 11 July, that stated:[2]
The generous contribution of Ms. Paloma O'Shea Artiñano to the promotion of musical culture in Spain, through the implementation of brilliant patronage initiatives, deserves to be distinguished in a special way, therefore, wanting to show her my Royal appreciation,
I grant her the title of Marchioness of O'Shea, for her and her successors, in accordance with Spanish nobility law.
— JUAN CARLOS R., Royal Decree n.º 1176 of 11 July 2008.
Marquesses of O'Shea
- Paloma O'Shea, 1st Marchioness of O'Shea (2008–present)[6]