Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy

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Emmanuel Philibert
Portrait of Emmanuel Philibert, attributed to Giorgio Soleri
Duke of Savoy
Reign	17 August 1553 – 30 August 1580
Predecessor	Charles III
Successor	Charles Emmanuel I
Born	(1528-07-08)8 July 1528 Chambéry, Savoy
Died	30 August 1580(1580-08-30) (aged 52) Turin, Savoy
Burial	Chapel of the Holy Shroud
Spouse	Margaret of Valois, Duchess of Berry ​ ​ (m. 1559; died 1574)​
Issue	Charles Emmanuel I of Savoy
House	Savoy
Father	Charles III of Savoy
Mother	Beatrice of Portugal
Religion	Catholic Church
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Emmanuel Philibert (Italian: Emanuele Filiberto; Piedmontese: Emanuel Filibert; 8 July 1528 – 30 August 1580), known as Testa di ferro (Piedmontese: Testa 'd fer; "Ironhead", because of his military career), was Duke of Savoy and ruler of the Savoyard states from 17 August 1553 until his death in 1580. He is notably remembered for restoring the Savoyard state, which had been occupied by France since his youth, following his triumph at the Battle of St. Quentin in 1557, and for transferring the capital to Turin.