Ferdinand I, Duke of Parma

Ferdinand I, Duke of Parma (Ferdinando Maria Filippo Lodovico Sebastiano Francesco Giacomo; 20 January 1751 – 9 October 1802) was the Duke of Parma, Piacenza and of Guastalla from his father's death in July 1765 until he ceded the duchy to France in 20 March 1801. He was the favourite grandson of Louis XV of France

Ferdinand I
Duke of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla
Reign	18 July 1765 – 9 October 1802
Predecessor	Philip
Born	(1751-01-20)20 January 1751 Ducal Palace, Colorno, Parma
Died	9 October 1802(1802-10-09) (aged 51) Fontevivo
Spouse	Maria Amalia of Austria
Issue	Carolina, Hereditary Princess of Saxony Ludovico I, King of Etruria Princess Maria Antonia
Full name
Ferdinando Maria Filippo Lodovico Sebastiano Francesco Giacomo di Borbone
House	Bourbons of Parma
Father	Philip, Duke of Parma
Mother	Louise Élisabeth of France
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Issue

1. Princess Carolina of Parma (22 November 1770 – 1 March 1804), married Prince Maximilian of Saxony and had issue.
2. Prince Ludovico of Parma (5 July 1773 – 27 May 1803) married Infanta Maria Luisa of Spain and had issue.
3. Princess Maria Antonia of Parma (28 November 1774–1841) nun.
4. Princess Carlotta Maria of Parma (7 September (1777–1812) nun.
5. Prince Felipe Maria Lodovico Francesco of Parma (22 May 1783 – 1786)
6. Princess Antonietta Luigia of Parma (21 October 1784) died aged 4 months.
7. Princess Luigia Maria Teresa of Parma (17 April 1787 – November 22 1789)
8. Stillborn princess of Parma (21 May 1789) (twin)
9. Stillborn prince of Parma (21 May 1789) (twin)

Titles and styles

• 20 January 1751 - 18 July 1765 His Royal Highness Don Ferdinando, Hereditary Prince of Parma, Infante of Spain by courtesy.
• 18 July 1765 – 9 October 1802 His Royal Highness The Duke of Parma, Infante of Spain by courtesy.

Honours

• Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spain)
• Knight of the Order of Saint Januarius (Naples)
• Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit (France)