What is duke of veragua?

The Duke of Veragua is a hereditary title of Spanish nobility. The current Duke of Veragua is Luis Marques de la Florida, who is the 19th Duke of Veragua. The title was originally bestowed by King Philip III of Spain in 1660 to Don Luis de la Cerda y Aragon, a descendant of Christopher Columbus. The title is named after the province of Veragua, which was one of the four original provinces of Panama. The Duke of Veragua was historically an important figure in the Spanish royal court, and the title has been held by several prominent figures in Spanish history. Today, the title is largely ceremonial, and is recognized by the Spanish government as an honorific title.