Abstract
This study focuses on dona Mariana Isabel de Leiva y Mendoza. Being a single daughter, she had the right of holding the titles of marquise of Leiva and countess of Banos. This last title was held by her husband don Juan de la Cerda, viceroy of New Spain between 1660 and 1664, as it was more important that the one he already held. Upon their arrival in mexicans lands, this family experienced a sincere rejection from all inhabitants and the vicereine was harshly criticised for her strong character and fondness for leadership, surpassing the duties which, at the time, were assigned to the partners of the highest governamental personality. Her two elder sons, did not escape either censorships, as they were wild and reckless youngsters. She was then, a strong woman, away from the model of female invisibility so common for her time, even if she would use her influence with arguments related to her problems and illnesses.
Highlights
En la historia colonial del Nuevo Mundo, el más alto poder residía en los virreyes y las actividades de éstos han sido objeto de documentos y posterior bibliografía, realizándose amplias investigaciones y estudios en torno a tan insignes personajes; pero, ¿y las virreinas? Señala S
This study focuses on doña Mariana Isabel de Leiva y Mendoza
She had the right of holding the titles of marquise of Leiva and countess of Baños. This last titl e was held by her husband don Juan de la Cerda, viceroy of New Spain between 1660 and 1664, as it was more important that the one he already held
Summary
Estudio centrado en doña Mariana Isabel de Leiva y Mendoza, quien, al ser hija única, heredó los títulos de marquesa de Leiva y condesa de Baños, siendo este último usado por su esposo Juan de la Cerda, virrey de Nueva España entre 1660 y 1684, al resultar más importante que el suyo propio. She had the right of holding the titles of marquise of Leiva and countess of Baños This last titl e was held by her husband don Juan de la Cerda, viceroy of New Spain between 1660 and 1664, as it was more important that the one he already held. Upon their arrival in mexicans lands, this family experienced a sincere rejection from all inhabitants and the vicereine was harshly criticised for her strong character and fondness for leadership, surpassing the duties which, at the time, were assigned to the partners of the highest governamental personality.
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