About Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro
Lived 1532 – 1553 (aged 21). Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro was a politician.
Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro (Valentano, February 1532 – Hesdin, 18 July 1553) was the third Duke of Castro.
Biography He was the son of Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma, and his wife, Gerolama Orsini. He married Diane de France on 14 February 1552. Orazio was at Hesdin when Emperor Charles V placed the city under siege. Orazio was killed 16 July 1553.
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Who was Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro?
Italian duke (1532-1553)
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Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro was born on 1 February 1532 in Valentano.
When did Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro die?
Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro died on 19 July 1553 in Hesdin.
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Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro was a politician.
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