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Ranuccio II Farnese
Duke of Parma and Piacenza / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ranuccio II Farnese (17 September 1630 – 11 December 1694) was the sixth Duke of Parma and Piacenza from 1646 until his death nearly 50 years later. He was also the Duke of Castro from 1646 until 1649.
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Ranuccio II Farnese | |
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![]() Portrait of Ranuccio II by Jacob Denys | |
Duke of Parma and Piacenza | |
Reign | 11 September 1646 – 11 December 1694 |
Predecessor | Odoardo |
Successor | Francesco |
Regents | 1646–1648: Francesco Maria Farnese Margherita de' Medici |
Born | (1630-09-17)17 September 1630 Parma, Duchy of Parma and Piacenza |
Died | 11 December 1694(1694-12-11) (aged 64) Parma, Duchy of Parma and Piacenza |
Burial | |
Spouse | Margaret Yolande of Savoy Isabella d'Este Maria d'Este |
Issue | Margherita Maria, Duchess of Modena Odoardo, Hereditary Prince of Parma Francesco, Duke of Parma Antonio, Duke of Parma |
House | Farnese |
Father | Odoardo Farnese, Duke of Parma |
Mother | Margherita de' Medici |
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