Marquis of Molina

Marquis of Molina is a Castilian noble title that the Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor granted to the heirs to the Marquis of Los Vélez. The title was given to Luis Fajardo, 2nd Marquis of los Vélez. For centuries "Marquis de Molina" was the courtesy title of the apparent heir of the Marquis de los Vélez.

The grant did not bring new fiefs to the family, since it was just an elevation of the rank of the Lordship of Molina de Segura, owned by the Fajardo family since 1387. Members of this Murcian family held the title until 1713. In 1779, after various marriage alliances, it entered the House of Medina Sidonia.

At present, as recognized by the Ministry of Justice of Spain, the legitimate title holder is Miguel Márquez y Osorio, 5th Duke of Santa Cristina and descendant of José Joaquín Álvarez de Toledo, 19th Duke of Medina Sidonia.