Prince Maurice of Savoy
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Maurice of Savoy was an Italian nobleman, politician and cardinal. He was the fourth son of Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy and Infanta Catalina Micaela of Spain.
Portrait of Maurice of Savoy – Castle of Racconigi
Christine of France
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Christine of France was Duchess of Savoy from 26 July 1630 to 7 October 1637 as the consort of Duke Victor Amadeus I. She was the daughter of Henry IV of France and sister of Louis XIII. Following her
Prince Maurice of Savoy
…ambassador of Savoy both in Paris and in Rome. In 1637, his elder brother Victor Amadeus I suddenly died, leaving a five-year-old heir with his wife Christine Marie of France as regent. Cardinal Maurice hurried back from Paris to join his brother Thomas in plans to seize the power of regency. The two brothers were supported…
Christine in mourning as regent of Savoy, c. 1640
Christine as a child, by Frans Pourbus the Younger.
Portrait of Christine in mourning as Regent of Savoy