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Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy

Charles Emmanuel II b.June 20, 1634 - d.June 12, 1675, was the Duke of Savoy from 1638 to 1675 and under regency of his mother Maria Christina until 1663.

He married

1. Frances of Orleans

2. Marie Jeanne Baptiste de Savoie-Nemours (French) d. March 15, 1724, regent 1675 to 1684 and had children including Vittorio Amedeo.

preceded by Francesco Giacinto

succeeded by Vittorio Amedeo II

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