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The Duchess de Almenara Alta, Soledad Martorell y Castillejo, has passed away on August 6, 2022, in Madrid. Born on July 8, 1924, in Madrid, she was the daughter of Don Francisco de Borja Martorell y Téllez-Girón, the 7th Duque de Almenara Alta, and María de los Dolores Castillejo y Wall, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria Eugenia. Her father was an aide to King Alfonso XIII of Spain and was tragically killed during the Spanish Civil War. Soledad Martorell y Castillejo married Juan Pedro Soto y Domecq in 1948 and had nine children. Her family ties to the Spanish nobility were extensive, with her children holding various titles such as Duque de Escalona, Marqués de la Lapilla, and Marqués de Paredes. Her life was marked by her dedication to her family and her love for Menorca, where she maintained a residence known as "cas Duc." The Duchess de Almenara Alta will be remembered for her quiet dignity and her enduring legacy in Spanish nobility. what were the key achievements of...