The title was extinguished with the abolition of the nobility titles by the Chilean government after the Independence of that country from Spain, but was revived by Queen Isabella II on March 5,1857 for the heir of the last holder.
The title was created by King Charles III in 1770, but was extinguished with the abolition of the nobility titles by the Chilean government after the Independence of that country from Spain. On March 5,1857 it was revived by Queen Isabella II for the heir of the last holder.