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When did Farnese become Duke of Parma?

  • 1586

  • 1578

  • 1592

  • 1580

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In 1586, Alexander Farnese, a prominent military leader and diplomat, became the Duke of Parma. This appointment marked a significant milestone in his career, as it granted him control over a strategically important region in northern Italy. Farnese's rule was characterized by his military prowess, administrative reforms, and patronage of the arts, leaving a lasting legacy on the Duchy of Parma.
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