Victor Amadeus, Prince of Piedmont
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6 May 1699 Royal Palace of Turin, Turin |
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| Died | 22 March 1715 (aged 15) Royal Palace of Turin, Turin |
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| Burial | Royal Basilica of Superga, Turin | ||||
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| Father | Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy | ||||
| Mother | Anne Marie d'Orléans | ||||
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| Vittorio Amedeo Filippo Giuseppe di Savoia |
Victor Amadeus of Savoy (Vittorio Amedeo Filippo Giuseppe; 6 May 1699 – 22 March 1715) was the eldest son of Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy and his French wife Anne Marie d'Orléans. He was the heir apparent of Savoy from his birth and as such was styled as the Prince of Piedmont. He acted as Regent of Savoy from September 1713 till September 1714 in the absences of his father. He died of smallpox at the age of 15.
The Prince of Piedmont was born in Turin on 6 May 1699. He was the fifth child and first son of his parents and was baptised with the names Vittorio Amadeo Giovanni Filippo. The eldest son he would remain close to his father all his life who in turn adored his son who was named after him. Though his parents were not close he also had a close relationship with his mother Anne Marie d'Orléans, a niece of Louis XIV and grand daughter of Charles I of England.
From birth he was styled as the Prince of Piedmont, the typical style for the Heir apparent to the Duke of Savoy. Piedmont was born at a time when the House of Savoy was in need of a male heir to succeed as the duchy observed Salic law which forbade females to inherit the throne. His birth was greeted with great celebration and throughout his life, his health would require constant attention.
He was the brother of the Princess Maria Adelaide, wife of the Duke of Burgundy and daughter-in-law of Le Grand Dauphin. His other sister was Queen Maria Luisa of Spain, wife of Philip V. In 1701 his brother Charles Emmanuel, Duke of Aosta was born and it was he who would later succeed to rule Savoy. During the Battle of Turin, he, his mother, grandmother and younger brother had to flee Turin for their safety and go to Genoa. His father took part in the battle which was played out to west of the city. The prince was moved from female care in 1708.
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