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Ranuccio I Farnese

Duke of Parma

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Ranuccio I Farnese reigned as Duke of Parma, Piacenza and Castro from 1592. A firm believer in absolute monarchy, Ranuccio, in 1594, centralised the administration of Parma and Piacenza, thus rescinding the nobles' hitherto vast prerogative.

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Born
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Place of birth
Parma wd
Died
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Place of death
Parma wd
Occupation
regent, politician, statesperson wd

Positions held wd

  • duke (3 December 1592 – 5 March 1622)
  • regent

Questions

When was Ranuccio I Farnese born?
Ranuccio I Farnese was born on 28 March 1569 in Parma.
What positions has Ranuccio I Farnese held?
Positions held by Ranuccio I Farnese include: duke (1592–1622); regent.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ranuccio I Farnese · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q544873 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ranuccio I Farnese, pair - Fondazione Cariparma.jpg by Unidentified painter (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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