Alvarez de Toledo, Luisa Isabel (1936–)
Alvarez de Toledo, Luisa Isabel (1936–)
Spanish duchess, novelist, historian and activist. Name variations: Luisa-Isabel Alvarez de Toledo; Luisa Alvarez de Toledo; Duchess of Medina Sidonia; Red Duchess. Born Luisa Isabel Alvarez de Toledo y Maura, Aug 13, 1936, in Nace, Spain; dau. of Joaquin Alvarez de Toledo y Caro, 20th duke of Medina Sidonia, and Maria Carmen Maura y Herrara.
The 21st duchess of Medina Sidonia and Spanish grandee, a controversial figure, was jailed for political activism (1969); had other radical episodes which were often reported in the press; works include La huelga (1967), La base (1971), and La cacería (1977) which are anti-capitalist and reflect sympathy for workers; has become a respected historian.
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