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Francis Hyacinth of Savoy

Turin, 14 Sep 1632 – Castello del Valentino, 4 Oct 1638

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Facts and their sources

  • Born14 Sep 1632, Turinnot verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Savoynot verified1 source
  • Died4 Oct 1638, Castello del Valentinonot verified1 source
  • FatherVictor Amadeus I of Savoynot verified1 source
  • MotherChristine of Francenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 14 Sep 1632

    Born in Turin

  2. 4 Oct 1638

    Dies in Castello del Valentino, aged 6

Family

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During his lifetime

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1630s · Francis is born in Turin

In the news1630

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.

Daily life

Everyday diet of the common population

For ordinary people, hunger was a constant concern due to weather-related production problems, and they relied mainly on bread, cereal porridge, vegetables, and small amounts of meat.

In the news1636–1637

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.

At the table

The humble paniccio dish

In the Novara countryside during the 17th century, ordinary families relied on paniccio, a dish made with beans, as a staple food.

Music

The wandering hurdy-gurdy player

In popular tradition, wandering musicians, often children, were known for traveling across Europe and performing to the sound of the hurdy-gurdy.

Getting around

Alpine Travel and Porter Fees

Crossing the Alps required changing transport methods, where travelers sometimes hired specialized porters to carry them in sedan chairs across steep, non-carriageable mountain passes for a fee of one Spanish pistol per person.

What it cost

Publicly regulated bread prices and supply

Public authorities in Turin strictly regulated the bread supply, setting official prices based on wheat market fluctuations to ensure social stability. They conducted bread tests to calculate production costs and guarantee an affordable supply for residents.