Duchy of Parma and Piacenza

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Duchy of Parma and Piacenza: Facts & Related Content

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Date	1545 - 1808

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Papal States Kingdom of the Two Sicilies Kingdom of Naples Magna Graecia Latium Cispadane Republic Etruria Cisalpine Gaul Roman Republic Italy

Italy

Key People

Parma: Palazzo della Pilotta

Farnese Family

Italian family

Marie-Louise

Marie-Louise

Austrian archduchess