Cipriano de Palafox y Portocarrero, 8th Count of Montijo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Cipriano de Palafox y Portocarrero, 8th Count of Montijo

Spanish noble

Date of Birth: 15-Sep-1784

Place of Birth: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Date of Death: 15-Mar-1839

Profession: politician

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Cipriano de Palafox y Portocarrero, 8th Count of Montijo, 15th Duke of Peñaranda del Duero, 18th Count of Teba, G.d.E, LH (15 September 1784 – 15 March 1839, Madrid), was a Spanish nobleman, politician, and soldier.
From 1837 to 1838 he served as senator for the province of Badajoz and was also a Freemason.
Pro-French in his outlook, he fought for Joseph Bonaparte whilst the latter was king of Spain, losing an eye in battle and being honoured in Paris by Joseph's brother Napoleon I.
After the death of his elder brother Eugenio Palafox y Portocarrero, Cipriano inherited the county of Montijo and the lordship (señorío) of Moguer.
He befriended the famous French writer Prosper Mérimée during the latter's time in Spain.