Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy
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Emmanuel Philibert (Italian: Emanuele Filiberto; Piedmontese: Emanuel Filibert; 8 July 1528 – 30 August 1580), known as Testa di ferro (Piedmontese: Testa 'd fer; "Ironhead", because of his military career), was Duke of Savoy and ruler of the Savoyard states from 17 August 1553 until his death in 1580. He is remembered for the recovery of the Savoyard state (invaded and occupied by France when he was a child) following the Battle of St. Quentin (1557), and for moving its capital to Turin.
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Emmanuel Philibert | |
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Duke of Savoy | |
Reign | 17 August 1553 – 30 August 1580 |
Predecessor | Charles III |
Successor | Charles Emmanuel I |
Born | 8 July 1528 Chambéry, Savoy |
Died | 30 August 1580(1580-08-30) (aged 52) Turin, Savoy |
Burial | |
Spouse | Margaret of Valois, Duchess of Berry (m. 1559; died 1574) |
Issue | Charles Emmanuel I of Savoy |
House | House of Savoy |
Father | Charles III of Savoy |
Mother | Beatrice of Portugal |
Religion | Catholic Church |
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