comte de Premio-Real

José Antonio de Lavalle Romero-Motezuma (1840–1888) was a Spanish diplomat and man of letters who held the title Count of Premio Real. Sources describe him as a diplomat, writer, musician, and nobleman, and note that he succeeded to the title in 1879.

He is remembered in part for his diplomatic work in Quebec, where contemporary publications referred to him as Spain’s consul-general. His name appears on works connected with lectures and essays from that period, suggesting a public role that went beyond official diplomacy and into cultural life.

The historical record visible online is fairly concise, but it presents him as a cosmopolitan 19th-century figure whose career blended public service, writing, and music. That mix makes him an interesting presence for readers drawn to authors who wrote from firsthand experience of politics, travel, and society.