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unusual facts about Alexander Farnese, Prince of Parma

Alessandro Farnese

Alexander Farnese, Prince of Parma (1635–1689), governor of the Habsburg Netherlands

Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma

As part of the general campaign preparations, Farnese moved against Ostend and Sluis.

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This disciplined capture and occupation of the town should not be confused with the bloody events of the Spanish Fury on 4 November 1576.

He also painted the sipario (stage curtain) of the Teatro Filodrammatico di Piacenza, depicting: Alessandro Farnese receives ambassadors from the city during the Siege of Antwerp completed by commission of the società d'incoraggiamento di Parma.

Margaret of Parma

In 1578, her son Alexander Farnese was appointed to the office of governor-general of the Netherlands: Philip appointed her his co-regent, with the thought that they would balance each other.

Margherita Farnese

Margherita Farnese (7 November 1567 – 13 April 1643) was a daughter of Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma and Infanta Maria of Guimarães.

Speech to the Troops at Tilbury

Prior to the speech the Armada had been driven from the Strait of Dover in the Battle of Gravelines eleven days earlier, and had by now rounded Scotland on its way home, but troops were still held at ready in case the Spanish army of Alexander Farnese, the Duke of Parma, might yet attempt to invade from Dunkirk; two days later they were discharged.

War of the Three Henrys

In the spring, Henry IV returned to the field; he won significant victories at Ivry and Arques and laid siege to Paris (despite being greatly outnumbered), but a Spanish army under Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma lifted the siege.