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Filippo I, Duke of Parma

Madrid, 15 Mar 1720 – Alessandria, 18 Jul 1765

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Facts and their sources

  • Born15 Mar 1720, Madridnot verified1 source
  • MarriedLouise Élisabeth of Francenot verified1 source
  • TitleAlcaide of the Alcázar of Segoviaor Duke of Parma, 1748–1765not verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Parma, 1748–1765or Alcaide of the Alcázar of Segovianot verified1 source
  • Died18 Jul 1765, Alessandrianot verified1 source
  • MotherElisabeth Farnesenot verified1 source
  • FatherPhilip V of Spainnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 15 Mar 1720

    Born in Madrid

  2. 1742–1751

    3 children are born

  3. 1748–1765

    Duke of Parma

  4. 18 Jul 1765

    Dies in Alessandria, aged 45

Family

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Children · 3

During his lifetime

He lived through 5 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.

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The 1720s · Filippo is born in Madrid

In the news1728

Basque Caracas Company founded for trade

In 1728, the king authorized the formation of the Basque Caracas Company to manage trade with Venezuela, a major source of chocolate and cocoa.

What people wore

The essential Spanish cape

For men, the cape was an essential garment that was never abandoned, even in death. It was so critical to one's public identity that even very poor men would be buried wearing one.

Getting around

Mules were the primary means of transport

Most ordinary travelers and merchants relied on mules, as wheeled carriages were largely absent from long-distance travel until the late 18th century. Carriages were mainly used within cities, and ox-carts were restricted to short distances for heavy goods.

The Great Northern War. Russia, Denmark and Saxony fought Sweden for the Baltic; Peter the Great won and built St Petersburg on the conquered coast.In Europe · 1700–1721

The Great Northern War. Russia, Denmark and Saxony fought Sweden for the Baltic; Peter the Great won and built St Petersburg on the conquered coast.

Imonoz · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the news1720

Company of Charity founded in 1720

In February 1720, Lodovico Antonio Muratori founded the Company of Charity in his parish to support the sick and needy of Modena.

Music

The ubiquitous Spanish guitar

The five-course Spanish guitar was the most popular instrument, used in all social settings ranging from taverns to the royal court and households.

Daily life

Scarcity of water access

Water was scarce and difficult to access, often sourced from public fountains or bought from water carriers. Households also collected rainwater in cisterns, but supply depended heavily on weather and maintenance rather than a reliable piped network.