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Charles Emmanuel I of Savoy

Charles Emmanuel I (b.January 12, 1562-d.July 16, 1630), surnamed the Great, was the Duke of Savoy from 1580-1630.

He married Catherina (b.1567-d.1597), daughter of Philip II of Spain and Elizabeth of France and had 10 children including

Vittorio Amedeo

Maurice, a cardinal

Margaret b.1589-d.1655, married Francis IV Gonzaga of Mantua

Isabella b.1591-d.1626, married Alphonso of Este, duke of Modena

Tommaso Francesco

preceded by Emanuele Filiberto

succeeded by Vittorio Amedeo I

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