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Marquisate of Samaranch

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Creation date
  
30 December 1991

First holder
  
Juan Antonio Samaranch

Monarch
  
Juan Carlos I of Spain

Remainder to
  
Absolute primogeniture

Present holder
  
María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs

The Marquessate of Samaranch (Spanish: Marquesado de Samaranch) is a hereditary title of Spanish nobility. The title was bestowed by King Juan Carlos I of Spain on Juan Antonio Samaranch on 30 December 1991, honouring his efforts in support of the Olympic movement as President of the International Olympic Committee.

Holders of the title

  • Juan Antonio Samaranch, 1st Marquis of Samaranch (1991–2010)
  • María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs, 2nd Marquise of Samaranch (2011-)

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