What was Alessandro Farnese's father's title?
Duke of Parma
Duke of Milan
Duke of Venice
Duke of Florence
Answer
Alessandro Farnese's father, Pier Luigi Farnese, held the title of Duke of Parma. He was granted the dukedom by Emperor Charles V in 1545, after the Farnese family had played a significant role in the Italian Wars. Pier Luigi's son, Alessandro, succeeded him as Duke of Parma in 1547 and held the title until his death in 1592.
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