Antonio Fernández de Córdoba y Cardona
Antonio Fernández de Córdoba y Cardona | |
|---|---|
| Spanish ambassador to the Holy See | |
| In office 1590–1604 | |
| Appointed by | Philip II of Spain |
| Preceded by | Juan Vich y Manrique de Lara |
| Succeeded by | Juan Fernandez Pacheco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 December 1550 Bellpuig, Catalonia |
| Died | 6 January 1606 (aged 55) Valladolid, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Spouse |
Juana de Córdoba Cardona y Aragón
(m. 1578) |
| Alma mater | University of Lleida |
| Noble family | Folch de Cardona |
| Nickname(s) | Spanish: Duque de Seso, lit. 'Duke of Good Sense' |
Antonio Fernández de Córdoba y Cardona, 5th Duke of Sessa (2 December 1550 – Valladolid, 6 January 1606), was a Spanish nobleman. He held numerous titles including the 5th Duke of Sessa, 4th Duke of Soma, 3rd Duke of Baena, and 7th Count of Cabra. He served as the Spanish ambassador to the Holy See between 1590 and 1604 under Philip II and Philip III.