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Victor Amadeus I of Savoy

Victor Amadeus I (b.May 8, 1587-d.October 7, 1637) was the Duke of Savoy from 1630 to 1637.

He married Maria Christina (b.1606-d.1663), Regent of the Duchy from 1637 to 1663 and a daughter of Henry IV of France. They had children including:

Francis Hyacinth
Carlo Emanuele
Margaret Yolande d.1663, married Ranuccio II of Farnese[?]
Adelaide Henrietta d.1676, married Ferdinand Maria[?] of Wittelsbach, Elector of Bavaria

preceded by Carlo Emanuele I

succeeded by Francesco Giacinto

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