Dukedom of Soma | |
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Creation date | 12 December 1502 |
Created by | Ferdinand II |
Peerage | Peerage of Spain |
First holder | Ramón Folch de Cardona y Requesens, 1st Duke of Soma |
Present holder | Jaime Ruiz de Buscesta y de Mora, 18th Duke of Soma[1] |
Duke of Soma (Spanish: Duque de Soma) is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Spain, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee and granted in 1502 by Ferdinand II to Ramón Folch de Cardona, 11th Baron of Bellpuig and 1st Count of Oliveto, for his services as viceroy of Sicily.[2][3]
The name makes reference to the town of Somma Vesuviana, in Naples, Italy.