Íñigo Vélez de Guevara, 8th Count of Oñate

Íñigo Vélez de Guevara (1597–1658), 8th Count of Oñate, was a Spanish political figure.

He was Spanish ambassador in London and Rome.He played an important role in crushing the Neapolitan revolt of 1647 led by Masaniello.

Oñate was the eventual vanquisher of the "Neapolitan Republic" and commissioned the Fontana della Sellaria to commemorate his victory.

He later served as viceroy of the Kingdom of Naples (from 1648) (see List of Spanish Viceroys of Naples), where he repulsed a French attack during the Franco-Spanish War (1635).At his return in Spain he was made State Councilor and received the title of Marqués de Guevara.

He married Antonia Manrique de la Cerda and had two daughters: This biography of a Spanish noble is a stub.