Birth of Emmanuel Philibert, son of Duke Charles III of Savoy
Historical person
Emmanuel Philibert Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Emmanuel Philibert, based on 21 World History Database records associated with Spain.
Chronological biography
1528
1536
Death of Louis, becomes heir apparent on the death of his elder brother
Becomes the heir apparent on the death of his elder brother, Louis
1545
Joins the Imperial Army of Emperor Charles V, his mothers brother-in-law
1553
Appointed Commander in Flanders
Appointed Commander in Flanders
Captures Hesdin from France for the Spanish-Imperial forces
1557
Senior Commander of the Spanish invasion force of northern France
Defeats the French & leaves northern France defenceless
Defeats the French & leaves north France defenceless
Captures St Quentin but is ordered by Philip II to withdraw to The Netherlands
Captures St Quentin but is ordered by Philip II to withdraw to The Netherlands
Captures St Quentin but is ordered by Philip II to withdraw to The Netherlands
Captures St Quentin but is ordered by Philip II to withdraw to The Netherlands
1559
Marries Margaret, sister of Henry II of France, secures peace between Savoy & France
Governs Savoy as an absolutist Prince
Spain retains Franche-Comte, Milan, Naples & Sicily. Philip II marries Henry II's daughter Elizabeth. Ends war between the Valois of France & the Habsburg Empire
1562
Birth of Charles Emmanuel
Birth of Charles Emmanuel son of Emmanuel Philibert and Margaret of France
1572
Fights with the Holy League
1580
Death of Emmanuel Philibert
Titles and roles
Duke · Duke · Commander of Flanders
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.