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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

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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 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.

Daily life

Communal dining habits and etiquette

Dining often involved sharing dishes, cups, and bowls, requiring guests to eat sparingly to leave food for others, as the key rule at the table was sharing.

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.

At the table

Wine as daily beverage

Due to contaminated water in Novara, ordinary people often consumed wine as their daily beverage to avoid health risks.

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

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.