title: Marquessate of Samaranch
text: # Marquessate of Samaranch
  
  The Marquessate of Samaranch (Spanish: Marquesado de Samaranch) is a hereditary title of Spanish nobility. The title was bestowed by King Juan Carlos I of Spain on Juan Antonio Samaranch on 30 December 1991, honouring his efforts in support of the Olympic movement as President of the International Olympic Committee.
  
  ## Holders of the title
  
  * Juan Antonio Samaranch, 1st Marquess of Samaranch (1991–2010)
  * María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs, 2nd Marchioness of Samaranch (2011–)
  