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Margherita Aldobrandini

1588–1646

Born
29 Mar 1588, Duchy of Castro
Country of birth
Italy(inferred from the family)
Died
9 Aug 1646, Parma
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A life in time

  1. Born · Duchy of Castro

    Birth, Duchy of Castro

  2. Child born: Odoardo Farnese

    Birth, Parma

  3. Child born: Maria Caterina Farnese

    Birth, Parma

  4. Child born: Vittoria Farnese d'Este

    Birth, Parma

  5. Died · Parma

    Death, Parma

What was it like?

The world around Duchy of Castro, 1588: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

For special feast day performances at court, such as those in the 1640s, noble performers wore intricate costumes featuring exotic elements like heron feathers, which were a popular decorative motif.

Known for

Margherita Aldobrandini, was an Italian noblewoman member of the Aldobrandini family and by marriage Duchess consort of Parma and Piacenza during 1600–1622. She was also Regent of both Duchies during 1626–1628 on behalf of her minor son.

Titles held

  • regent

During their lifetime

  1. 1630

    Plague Epidemic in Piacenza in 1630

    A major plague epidemic struck Piacenza, leading to strict quarantine orders and city-wide regulations issued throughout 1630 to contain the contagion.

  2. 1636

    Spanish Invasion and Plundering in 1636

    Spanish troops invaded and plundered the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, causing famine and disease that killed over 10,000 civilians.

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