Butler
The butler (Latin botellarius or botecarius) was the official in charge of the wine cellar, much like a modern wine steward. One butler held the post of majordomo simultaneously, as evidenced by a charter of 1072. There is no direct evidence in the charter record of rotation of this office, but several individuals appear to have been both butler and cup-bearer at different times.
| Name | First record in office | Final record in office | Title(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lope Iñíguez | 1011 | 1020 | Botellarius |
| Aznar Fortúnez | 1015 | 1015 | Botellarius |
| Sancho Jiménez | 1033 | 1033 | Botellarius |
| Jimeno Sánchez | 1040 | 1040 | Botellarius |
| Velasco García | 1056 | 1064 | Botellarius |
| Lope Muñoz | 1066 | 1072 | Botellarius |
| Lope Velásquez | 1072 | 1072 | Botellarius, Botecarius, also Maior domus |
| Sancho Sánchez | 1078 | 1087 | Botellarius |
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