Ranuccio I Farnese reigned as Duke of Parma, Piacenza and Castro from 1592. A firm believer in absolute monarchy, Ranuccio, in 1594, centralised the administration of Parma and Piacenza, thus rescinding the nobles' hitherto vast prerogative.

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Occupation: regent, politician, statesperson
Position held: regent, duke
Born: March 28, 1569, 1569
Died: March 5, 1622, 1622

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Margherita Aldobrandinispouse Prince Ottavio Farnese of Parmachild Maria Caterina Farnesechild Odoardo Farnesechild Vittoria Farnese d'Estechild Francesco Maria Farnesechild Isabella Farnesechild Alexander Farnesefather Infanta Maria of Guimarãesmother Margherita Farnese of Parmasibling Odoardo Farnesesibling

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Occupation: regent, politician, statesperson
Position held: regent, duke
Born: March 28, 1569, 1569
Died: March 5, 1622, 1622

Family

regentposition held