Philibert I, Duke of Savoy

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Philibert I, Duke of Savoy born?August 17, 1465, Chambéry
2. When did Philibert I, Duke of Savoy die?September 22, 1482, Lyons, aged 17 from tuberculosis
3. What is the duke of savoy?1472–1482
4. What is the regent?Yolande of Valois (mother)
5. Who was Philibert I, Duke of Savoy?Philibert I was a young duke who became ruler of Savoy when he was just seven years old. He was born in 1465 and loved hunting.
6. Why was Philibert I taken to Turin?Some nobles wanted to take control of Savoy and kidnapped him. He was held in Turin until the king of France helped free him.

Dynastic Politics: Political power and alliances based on family relationships and hereditary succession.
Tuberculosis: A serious infectious disease that usually affects the lungs, often fatal in historical periods.
Succession: The process by which one person or entity takes over the position or property of another.