Doña Ana de Mendoza y de la Cerda Princess of Eboli Duchess of Pastrana (in full Spanish: Doña Ana de Mendoza y de la Cerda ) (29 June 1540 – 2 February 1592) was a Spanish aristocrat suo jure 2nd Princess of Mélito 2nd Duchess of Francavilla and 3rd Countess of Aliano. She was considered one of Spain’s greatest beauties despite having lost an eye in a mock duel with a page when she was young.
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birth date
1540-06-29
birth place
Spain, Cifuentes Guadalajara
death date
1592-02-02
death place
Spain, Guadalajara, Province of Guadalajara, Pastrana Spain