Definitive Royal Provision of Nobility

Definitive royal provision of nobility in favor of Juan and Francisco de Vera, residents of Cervera (Cuenca).

In use from the 12th century, the term “hidalgo” (nobleman) was used to refer to low-ranking nobility, or nobility of lineage. Although, at first, there were clear differences between the various titles, before long, they all got bundled together as a second-class nobility of lineage. Royal Audience and Chancery of Granada.