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Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy

Turin, 20 Jun 1634 – Turin, 12 Jun 1675

10 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born20 Jun 1634, Turinnot verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Italyor Duke of Savoy, 1638–1675not verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Savoy, 1638–1675or Monarch of Italynot verified1 source
  • Died12 Jun 1675, Turinnot verified1 source
  • MotherChristine of Francenot verified1 source
  • FatherVictor Amadeus I of Savoynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 20 Jun 1634

    Born in Turin

  2. 1638–1675

    Duke of Savoy

  3. 1659–1666

    2 children are born

  4. 12 Jun 1675

    Dies in Turin, aged 40

Family

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Parents

Partners

Children · 2

During his lifetime

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

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

The 1630s · Charles 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

Chicken was rarely eaten

For peasant families, eating chicken was a rare event, considered a sign that the bird was not worth selling at the market.

Music

Instruments at Savoy festivals

Festivals during this era featured diverse instrumental music, including lutes, flutes, and trumpets used to accompany banquets and theatrical dances.

Getting around

Daily Travel Distance for Alpine Travelers

Travel times were highly variable due to terrain and weather, but Alpine travelers generally covered between 20 and 40 kilometers per day on average.

What it cost

High salt costs impacted livestock economy

Salt was so expensive in the Duchy of Savoy that officials feared high prices ruined households and discouraged farmers from giving necessary portions to their cattle. This high cost of salt negatively affected milk, cheese, and meat production.