Duke of Soma (Spanish: Duque de Soma) is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Spain, accompanied by the dignity of Grandee and granted in 1502 by Ferdinand II to Ramón Folch de Cardona, 11th Baron of Bellpuig and 1st Count of Oliveto, for his services as viceroy of Sicily.[2][3]

Dukedom of Soma
Creation date12 December 1502
Created byFerdinand II
PeeragePeerage of Spain
First holderRamón Folch de Cardona y Requesens, 1st Duke of Soma
Present holderJaime Ruiz de Buscesta y de Mora, 18th Duke of Soma[1]

The name makes reference to the town of Somma Vesuviana, in Naples, Italy.

Dukes of Soma (1502)

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