Francisco de Sotomayor (as he was born) became fifth (Russell says Fourth) count of Balalcázar (1518-1544), and third duke of Béjar (1533-1544)- through being consort of the 3rd duchess of Béjar (Teresa de Zúñiga). russell2002 is the main source of information. The Duke of Béjar’s estate was sold on his death in 1544 to pay off his debts. This was the castle of Belalcázar in the province of Córdoba, almost on the border with Extremadura. Includes a large collection of musical instruments: 5 keyboards, 12 string instruments (vihuelas), more than 42 wind instuments plus military instruments.
There was also a broken guitar sold to one Rybera for 2 reales.