Odoardo Farnese, Hereditary Prince of Parma
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| Odoardo Farnese | ||
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| An undated portrait painting of the Hereditary Prince by Dutch artist
Jan Frans van Douven. | ||
| Tenure | 12 August 1666 – 6 September 1693 | |
| Born | 12 August 1666 Ducal Palace, Colorno, Parma | |
| Died | 6 September 1693 (aged 27) | |
| Spouse | Dorothea Sophie of Neuburg | |
| Issue | Prince Alessandro Ignazio Elisabetta, Queen of Spain | |
| Full name | ||
| Odoardo Farnese | ||
| House | Farnese | |
| Father | Ranuccio II Farnese, Duke of Parma | |
| Mother | Isabella d'Este | |
| Burial | Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata, Parma | |
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Odoardo Farnese, Hereditary Prince o Parma (12 August 1666 – 6 September 1693) was the heir Ranuccio II Farnese, Duke of Parma and Piacenza. Odoardo was the Hereditary Prince o Parma from his birth till death. His descendants include the King Felipe VI of Spain.
Marriage[edit]
On 17 September 1690, the Hereditary Prince married Countess Palatine Dorothea Sophie of Neuburg, Princess of the Palatinate. Dorothea Sophie's family were known for their high fertility and was the chosen bride in the hope she would have surviving children with the Hereditary Prince to solidify the succession an heir Parma. Dorothea Sophie's sisters included Holy Roman Empress Eleonore Magdalene, Queen Maria Sophie of Portugal, Queen Mariana of Spain.
Children[edit]
- Prince Alessandro Ignazio Farnese of Parma (6 December 1691 – 5 August 1693) died young.
- Princess Elisabetta Farnese of Parma (25 October 1692 – 11 July 1766) married King Philip V of Spain and had children.
Titles[edit]
- 12 August 1666 – 6 September 1693 The Hereditary Prince of Parma.