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Charles Emmanuel I “the Great”

Duke of Savoy

b. 1562 CE – d. 1630 CE World The Middle of The Earth

Charles Emmanuel I (Italian: Carlo Emanuele di Savoia), (12 January 1562 – 26 July 1630), surnamed the Great, is the Duke of Savoy from 1580 to 1630.

He was also nicknamed Testa d'feu ("Head of Fire") for his rashness and military attitudes.

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Cite this entry

Moran, J. (2017). Charles Emmanuel I “the Great”. History Atlas. Retrieved 14 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/charles-emmanuel-i-the-great/

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