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Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro
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Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, commonly known as Puerta de Hierro, is a private country club based in Madrid, Spain. It owes its name to the nearby iron memorial arch. Notorious for being associated with the royal families of Europe and the long-established elite, American President Gerald Ford called it "the club of kings and the king of clubs".
The 11th hole green at "las Cuarenta Fanegas" (nicknamed the bullring) in 1909, as illustrated in The American Golfer April 1914 issue
The 11th hole green at "las Cuarenta Fanegas" (nicknamed the bullring) in 1909, as illustrated in The American Golfer April 1914 issue
The Duke of Alba (left) and George II of Greece (right) during a polo match at the club, 1928
The Duke of Alba (left) and George II of Greece (right) during a polo match at the club, 1928
Gustaf V of Sweden plays a tennis "doubles" match at Puerta de Hierro, 1927
Gustaf V of Sweden plays a tennis "doubles" match at Puerta de Hierro, 1927
The Duke of Windsor going for a drive at Puerta de Hierro under heavy rain, 1960
The Duke of Windsor going for a drive at Puerta de Hierro under heavy rain, 1960
Carlos María Fitz-James Stuart, 16th Duke of Alba
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Carlos María Fitz-James Stuart y Palafox, 16th Duke of Alba, 9th Duke of Berwick GE was a Spanish nobleman and diplomat, who held, amongst others, the Dukedom of Alba and Berwick.
Portrayed circa 1870
Portrayed circa 1870
The 16th Duke of Alba aged 11 in uniform of the War of Africa, 1860
The 16th Duke of Alba aged 11 in uniform of the War of Africa, 1860