Escudo Conde de Montijo - Badajoz, España - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

En la fachada exterior, sobre el arco, se muestran los escudos de Carlos II y del Conde de Montijo. A ambos lados del arco se ubican unas pilastras que posiblemente sirvieran para alojar imágenes religiosas. En estas pilastras se conservan unos curiosos grabados y grafitis realizados por los soldados que custodiaron la puerta a lo largo de los siglos.

"Cristóbal Portocarrero Guzmán Luna y Enriquez. Fue el III conde Fuentedidueña, VIII marqués de La Algaba, IV marqués de Valderrábano. (Montijo, 25/XI/1638-Madrid, 31/X/1704). Maestre de campo y consejero de Estado y de Guerra. Caballero de la Orden de Santiago, Consejero de Estado, Gentilhombre de cámara, Grande de España (año 1697), Maestre de campo, Mayordomo mayor, Militar."

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On the exterior façade, above the arch, the coats of arms of Charles II and the Count of Montijo are displayed. On either side of the arch are pilasters that may have been used to house religious images. These pilasters preserve some curious engravings and graffiti made by the soldiers who guarded the gate over the centuries.

"Cristóbal Portocarrero Guzmán Luna y Enriquez. He was the 3rd Count of Fuentedidueña, 8th Marquis of La Algaba, 4th Marquis of Valderrábano. (Montijo, 11/25/1638–Madrid, 10/31/1704). Master of the Field and Councilor of State and War. Knight of the Order of Santiago, Councilor of State, Gentleman of the Chamber, Grandee of Spain (1697), Master of the Field, Chief Steward, Military."

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Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family Full name of the bearer: Cristóbal Portocarrero Guzmán Luna y Enriquez Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: Puerta del Pilar Material / Design: Stone Address: Rda. del Pilar, s/n, 06004 Badajoz Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link] Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link] Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed

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