Duke of Syracuse

Duke of Syracuse (Spanish: Duque de Siracusa) is a Spanish–Duosicilian royal title that was created in 1940 in the defunct Peerage of the Two Sicilies by Infante Alfonso, heir to the throne of the Two Sicilies, for his newborn daughter Princess Inés.[1][2] It makes reference to the city of Syracuse in the former Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. Although the original denomination was Count of Syracuse, it was elevated to a dukedom by the grantor.

Dukedom of Syracuse
Creation date18 February 1940
Created byInfante Alfonso, Duke of Calabria
First holderPrincess Inés of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Present holderPrincess Inés of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Heir apparentIsabel de Morales y Borbón-Dos Sicilias

Dukes of Syracuse

See also

References
  1. RAH: Alfonso de Borbón-Dos Sicilias y Borbón
  2. ABC Hemeroteca: Matrimonio de S.A.R Doña Inés de Borbón-Dos Sicilias con Don Luis Morales y Aguado


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