Duke of Saldanha
Duke of Saldanha (Duque de Saldanha) is a Portuguese hereditary nobility title since 1846. He was awarded to João Carlos de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun , and his descendants on November 4, 1846 by Queen Maria II . Since the third holder of the title, the dignity of a duke is no longer used. Instead, the family bears the title of Marquis of Saldanha (Marquês de Saldanha).
List of the Dukes of Saldanha
- 1. Duke of Saldanha: João Carlos de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun , (1790–1876) important Portuguese statesman and liberal general.
- 2nd Duke of Saldanha: João Carlos de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun (1825–1880), son of the first Duke.
- 3rd Duke of Saldanha: José Augusto de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun (1894–1970), grandson of the second Duke.
- 4th Duke of Saldanha: José Augusto de Saldanha Oliveira e Daun (1921–2011), son of the third Duke
- 5th Duke of Saldanha: João Carlos Duarte de Saldanha e Daun (* 1947)