Antonio Farnese, Duke of Parma

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Antonio Farnese
Antonio Farnese on horseback by Ilario Spolverini.
Duke of Parma
Reign 26 February 1727 – 20 January 1731
Predecessor Francesco
Successor Infante Carlos of Spain
Born (1679-11-29)29 November 1679
Parma
Died 20 January 1731(1731-01-20) (aged 51)
Parma, Parma
Consort Enrichetta d'Este
Full name
Antonio Farnese
House Farnese of Parma
Father Rannuccio II of Parma
Mother Maria d'Este
Burial Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata, Parma
Religion Roman Catholic

Antonio Farnese, Duke of Parma (29 November 1679 – 20 Januar 1731) was the last and eighth Farnese Duke of Parma and Piacenza till his death.


Marriage[edit]

On 5 February 1728, Prince Antonio married Enrichetta d'Este, a daughter of his cousin Duke Rinaldo of Modena. The couple had no children together which caused a succession crisis and and he was succeeded by Infante Carlos of Spain who was the eldest son of his niece Queen Isabel of Spain. When Isabel died in 1766, the House of Farnese went extinct.

Titles[edit]

  • 29 November 1679 - 26 February 1727 Prince Antonio.
  • 26 February 1727 - 20 January 1731 The Duke of Parma.