Name Orazio Duke Died July 18, 1553 | Uncles Ranuccio Farnese | |
Role Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma's son Parents Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma, Gerolama Orsini Cousins Guido Ascanio Sforza di Santa Fiora Grandparents Pope Paul III, Silvia Ruffini Similar People Pier Luigi Farnese - Duke of P, Diane de France, Gerolama Orsini, Ottavio Farnese - Duke of P, Ranuccio Farnese | ||
Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro (Valentano, February 1532 – Hesdin, 18 July 1553) was the second duke of Castro. He was the son of Pier Luigi Farnese, Duke of Parma, and his wife Gerolama Orsini. He married Diane de France on 14 February 1552. Orazio was at Hesdin when Emperor Charles V placed the city under siege. Orazio was killed 16 July 1553.
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