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Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy (died 1580)

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Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy

Duke of Savoy from 1553 to 1580

Emmanuel Philibert, known as Testa di ferro, was Duke of Savoy and ruler of the Savoyard states from 17 August 1553 until his death in 1580. He is notably remembered for restoring the Savoyard state, which had been occupied by France since his youth, following his triumph at the…
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July 8

Day of the year

July 8 is the 189th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 176 days remain until the end of the year.
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