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Condestable
Historically, an Iberian military rank which is best translated as Lord Constable. The title of Lord Constable of Castile was created on 6 July 1382 by King Juan I of Castile to replace that of Alferez Mayor del Reino. This latter title, which translates as "Senior Standard-bearer of the Kingdom" was in actuality the title given to the general who commanded the Royal army. The new title conferred the same power, as well as the right to raise a banner, carry a mace, and function as Master of Heraldry. The Lord Constable was the highest representative of the King in the King's absence. From its creation, when it was vested in Alonso of Aragon, the title had the characteristic of being lifetime but not hereditary. This remained its form until 1473, when Enrique IV bestowed the title upon Pedro Fernández de Velasco, from which time the title became hereditary. z de Velasco y Tovar fue el último condestable de Castilla, con motivo de la Guerra de Sucesión Española.[2]

El condestable Pedro Fernández de Velasco mandó la construcción de la Casa del Cordón de Burgos y la llamada Capilla del Condestable en la Catedral de Burgos, donde está sepultado.