Amadeo I of Spain

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Who is Amadeo I of Spain?

Amadeo I of Spain: Amadeo I was the only King of Spain from the House of Savoy. He was the second son of King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy and was known for most of his life as the Duke of Aosta, but reigned briefly as King of Spain from 1870 to 1873.

• also known as Amadeo I, Amedeo, Amadeus, Duke of Aosta, Amedeo Ferdinando Maria di Savoia
• born on 30 May 1845 (170 years ago) in Royal Palace of Turin, child of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy and Adelaide of Austria
• nationality: Italy
• religion: Catholicism
• spouses:
  • Marriage with Maria Letizia Bonaparte, Duchess of Aosta until 18 January 1890
  • Marriage with Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo between 30 May 1867 and 8 November 1876 (9 years and 5 months)
• parent of
  • Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi
  • Prince Vittorio Emanuele, Count of Turin
  • Prince Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Aosta
  • Prince Umberto, Count of Salemi
• died on 18 January 1890 (125 years ago) in Kingdom of Italy
• buried in Basilica of Superga

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