Diego Fernndez de Crdoba y Carrillo de Albornoz

Diego Fernández de Córdoba y Carrillo de Albornoz (c. 1438–5 October 1487) was a Castilian nobleman who held the titles of 2nd Count of Cabra, 2nd Viscount of Iznájar, 4th Lord of Baena, and Marshal of Castile. He is best known for leading the Castilian forces at the Battle of Lucena (1483), where he captured Boabdil, the last Nasrid emir of Granada. Born as the eldest surviving son of Diego Fernández de Córdoba y Montemayor and María Carrillo y Venegas, Diego began his military career under Henry IV of Castile. He participated in the conquest of the Vega de Granada in 1455 and was later granted the title of Marshal of Castile. He also received the town of Alcalá la Real from the king. During the War of the Castilian Succession, Diego fought against rebels supporting Alfonso, Prince of Asturias. He captured Écija in 1466 but was later imprisoned by Alfonso de Aguilar, a relative who blocked his occupation of Bujalance. After his release, he retaliated by attacking Santaella and kidnapping some of Alfonso's relatives. Diego's most notable achievement came at the Battle of Lucena, where he helped his nephew, Diego Fernández de Córdoba y Arellano, defeat Boabdil's Granadan forces. As a reward, he was given Boabdil's sword, which is now displayed in the Army Museum in Toledo. Diego died in 1487 and was buried in the Convento de Santa Marta in Córdoba according to his will. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Diego Fernández de Córdoba y Mendoza, ...