Fernando Ramon Folch, 2nd Duke of Cardona

Who was Fernando Ramon Folch, 2nd Duke of Cardona?

Fernando Ramon Folch De Cardona, 2nd Duke of Cardona, was a Spanish noble. He became 2nd Duke of Cardona in 1513 and was also Viceroy of Sicily.

Fernando's father Joan Ramon Folch De Cardona, 4th count of Cardona was awarded the title Duke of Cardona in 1491 by King Ferdinand II of Aragón. Fernando's grandfather was Juan Ramon Folch de Cardona, 3rd count of Cardona, a.k.a. Juan Ramon Folch III, 3rd count of Cardona, 6th count of Prades, 3rd count of Cardona and Viceroy of Sicily.

Fernand was also 2nd Marquis of Pallars, 7th Count of Prades, Viscount of Villamur, Baron of Entenza, Great Constable and Admiral of Aragon as well as a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece invested in 1519 by King Charles I of Spain. He was also made Grandee of Spain in 1520.