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Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Italian
Spouses
Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo (1867-1876), Princess Maria Letizia, Duchess of Aosta (1888-1890)
Children
4 children: Prince Emanuele Filiberto, 2nd Duke of Aosta, Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi, Prince Umberto, Count of Salemi, Prince Vittorio Emanuele, Count of Turin
Parents
Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, Archduchess Adelaide of Austria
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
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Amadeo I of Spain: Italian Royal and temporary Head of State of Spain (1845–1890).
Born in Turin (died at age 44).
4 awards including Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
AWARDS (4)
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Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
WON
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Order of St. Andrew
WON
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Order of the Black Eagle
WON
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knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
WON
Biography
Amadeo I, also known as Amadeus, was an Italian prince who reigned as King of Spain from 1870 to 1873. The only king of Spain to come from the House of Savoy, he was the second son of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy and was known for most of his life as the Duke of Aosta, the usual title for a second son in the Savoyard dynasty.
Connections (14)
Child of
Victor Emmanuel II of Italy
Sibling of
Umberto I of Italy
Sibling of
Maria Pia of Savoy
Sibling of
Princess Maria Clotilde of Savoy
Sibling of
Prince Oddone, Duke of Montferrat
Sibling of
Carlo Alberto di Savoia-Carignano, Principe di Savoia
Sibling of
Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia-Carignano
Spouse of
Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo
Spouse of
Princess Maria Letizia, Duchess of Aosta
Child of
Archduchess Adelaide of Austria
Parent of
Prince Vittorio Emanuele, Count of Turin
Parent of
Prince Umberto, Count of Salemi
Parent of
Prince Emanuele Filiberto, 2nd Duke of Aosta
Parent of
Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Amadeo I of Spain?
Amadeo I of Spain was born on and passed away on at the age of 44.
Where was Amadeo I of Spain born?
Amadeo I of Spain was born in Turin.
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