Cristóbal Colón, 14th Duke of Veragua
The Duke of Veragua | |
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The Duke as Minister of the Navy | |
| Admiral of the Ocean Sea Admiral of the Indies Adelantado of the Indies | |
| In office 1871–1910 | |
| Monarchs | Amadeo I Alfonso XII Alfonso XIII |
| Preceded by | 13th Duke of Veragua |
| Succeeded by | 15th Duke of Veragua |
| Minister of Public Works of Spain | |
| In office 21 January 1890 – 5 July 1890 | |
| Monarch | Alfonso XIII |
| Prime Minister | Práxedes Mateo Sagasta |
| Preceded by | Jose Álvarez de Toledo |
| Succeeded by | Santos Isasa |
| Minister of the Navy of Spain | |
| In office 6 March 1901 – 6 December 1902 | |
| Monarch | Alfonso XIII |
| Prime Minister | Práxedes Mateo Sagasta |
| Preceded by | José Ramos Izquierdo |
| Succeeded by | Joaquin Sanchez de Toca |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cristóbal Colón y de la Cerda 8 June 1837 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 30 August 1910 (aged 73) Madrid, Spain |
| Spouse | Isabel Aguilera y Santiago de Perales |
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| Profession | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Spanish Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
Admiral Cristóbal Colón y de la Cerda, 14th Duke of Veragua, 14th Marquess of Jamaica (8 June 1837 in Madrid – 30 October 1910 in Madrid), was a Spanish Minister of Public Works during the regency of Maria Christina of Austria and Minister of the Navy during the same period and during the reign of Alfonso XIII.