Carlos Alfonso de Mitjans y Fitz-James Stuart, 21st Count of Teba, GE (3 May 1907 – 28 August 1997) also known as Bunting, was a Spanish nobleman and distinguished hunter, most noted for being one of the greatest Olympic shooters of his time. He was a son of Juan Manuel de Mitjans y Manzanedo, 2nd Duke of Santoña, and his spouse Eugenia María Fitz-James Stuart y Falcó, 21st Countess of Teba and sister of the 17th Duke of Alba.[2] Through his mother he was a Stuart, a male line grandchild of James II, and was a relative and close friend of the British royal family.
A celebrated icon of elegance in the world of menswear, his sartorial legacy has stood the test of time. The Teba jacket, a vastly popular country garment, is his most revered contribution.[3]
World record broken at Santa Cruz de Mudela, 1959. A total of 4,608 partridges were shot in a single morning.[6]Franco can be seen in the centre, and Teba is the second from the right
Teba married Elena Verea y Corcuera, a lady from a distinguished Mexican family. The wedding took place 1 March 1935 in the church of Saint-Philippe-du-Roule, Paris.[8] They had three daughters:
Macarena Mitjans y Verea, 23rd Countess of Teba[9]
Sofía Mitjans y Verea
María de los Reyes Mitjans y Verea, 20th Marchioness of Ardales[10]