Hernando, Duque Fitz-James
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hernando Carlos María Teresa•Fitz-James Stuart y Falcó Portocarrero y Osorio |
| Used name | Hernando, Duque•Fitz-James |
| Born | 3 November 1882 in Madrid, Madrid (ESP) |
| Died | 7 November 1936 in Paracuellos del Jarama, Madrid (ESP) |
| Title(s) | XIV Duque (Duke) de Peñaranda de Duero, XI Conde (Count) de Montijo, XIII Marqués (Marquis) de Valderrabano |
| NOC |  Spain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Hernando Fitz-James was the younger brother of Jacobo Fitz-James. After winning a polo silver medal in 1920 at Antwerpen, he also took part in 1924 in Paris but did not win another medal. He was a chamberlain of the royal household during the reign of King Alfonso XIII. At the beginning of the Spanish Civil War he was killed in the massacre of Paracuellos in November 1936.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Polo | ESP |
Hernando, Duque Fitz-James | |||
| Polo, Men (Olympic) | Spain | 2 | Silver | |||
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Polo | ESP |
Hernando, Duque Fitz-James | |||
| Polo, Men (Olympic) | Spain | 4 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Jacobo, Duque Fitz-James
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (XIV Duque (Duke) de Peñaranda de Duero, XI Conde (Count) de Montijo, XIII Marqués (Marquis) de Valderrabano)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†7 November 1936. Killed during the Massacre of Paracuellos del Jarama.)