Count of Mértola

Noble Titles of Portugal
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The title Count of Mértola (Portuguese: Conde de Mértola) was granted to Frederick, 1st Duke of Schomberg by Afonso VI of Portugal, in 1663, as a reward for the Duke's service with the Portuguese Army.

The countship of Mértola was created with remainder to females, and since 1903 has been held by the Barons Fauconberg and Conyers.

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