Blanche of Montferrat was Duchess of Savoy as the wife of Charles I of Savoy. She acted as regent for her only son Charles from 1490 until his accidental death in 1496.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: regent
Born: 1472
Died: March 30, 1519

Family

Charles I, Duke of Savoyspouse Yolande Louise of Savoychild Charles II, Duke of Savoychild William VIII, Marquess of Montferratfather Elisabetta Maria Sforzamother Giovanna of Montferratsibling

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Blanche of Montferrat was Duchess of Savoy as the wife of Charles I of Savoy. She acted as regent for her only son Charles from 1490 until his accidental death in 1496.

Read the full article →

Occupation: politician
Position held: regent
Born: 1472
Died: March 30, 1519

Family

Charles I, Duke of Savoyspouse Yolande Louise of Savoychild Charles II, Duke of Savoychild William VIII, Marquess of Montferratfather Elisabetta Maria Sforzamother Giovanna of Montferratsibling

regentposition held