Alvarez de Toledo, Fernando

1507 - Fernando Alvarez de Toledo was born on the 29th of October.

1525 - He was engaged with distinction at the Battle of Pavia.

1527 - He fought against the Turks in Hungary.

1535 - He took a part in the siege and successfully defended Perpignan against the dauphin of France.

1547 - He was in the Battle of Muhlberg and the victory gained.

1552 - He was entrusted with the command of the army intended to invade France.

1556-1559 - He served as viceroy of Naples.

1567-1573 - He served as a Spanish General and Governor of the Spanish Netherlands.

1573 - He was definitively relieved of his office and succeeded by Don Luis of Requesens on the 19th of October.

1580 - He defeated Antonio in the Battle of Alcantara.

1582 - He died on the 11th of December.