House of Lasso de la Vega
The House de la Vega, Laso de la Vega or Lasso de la Vega (sometimes even Garci Lasso de la Vega or Garcilaso de la Vega depending on the family member referenced) is a Spanish noble line from the Kingdom of Castile. The family origins lie in the areas now known as Torrelavega which was established in the Middle Ages. The House of de la Vega was one of the most important families in the territory, which now makes up Cantabria, and they dominated a large amount of the terrain and property between the Torre de la Vega and the Castillo de Argüeso.[1]
This noble house merged with the
The family reached the height of its power in the 15th century when facing off against the monarchy. They were able to set up a system of Mayordomazgos independent of the crown and based in the Castillo de Pedraja, which belonged to the family. During this time, there were a great many power struggles going on in the area of Cantabria, creating a number of social conflicts.[2]
After the merger with the House of Mendoza, the Cantabrian surname "Lasso de la Vega" was passed on through the maternal line at later times throughout the years and is associated with various soldiers, poets, and
Head of House
| Head of House | Period | |
|---|---|---|
| -- | ||
| ? | ||
| Garci Laso de la Vega I | –1326 | |
| Garci Laso de la Vega II | –1351 | |
| Garci Lasso Ruiz de la Vega | 1351–1367 | |
| Leonor Lasso de la Vega | 1367–1432 | |
| Íñigo López de Mendoza | 1432–1458 | |
| Diego Hurtado de Mendoza | 1458- Dukes of the Infantado
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References
- ISBN 978-84-81023824.
- ISBN 978-84-81022179.
- (The information on this page was translated from its Spanish equivalent.)
Bibliography
- VVAA; Diccionario histórico, genealógico y heráldico de las familias ilustres de la monarquía española (1860).