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In 1627, Duke Vincent II deceased without heirs, ending the original line of Gonzagas. From 1628 to 1631, a succession war was fought between the Duke of Guastalla, supported by the Holy Roman Empire, and the Duke of Nevers, supported by France, for the control of the Duchy of Mantua. Finally, the Duke of Nevers was recognized as only Duke.
Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany 28 February 1567 29 April 1584 14 August 1587 husband's accession: 9 September 1611 Vincenzo I Gonzaga: Margaret of Savoy: Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy 28 April 1589 19 February 1608 9 February 1612 husband's accession: 22 December 1612 husband's death: 26 June 1655 Francesco IV Gonzaga
At his death, in 1708 his family lost Mantua forever to the Habsburgs of Austria. Montferrat's territories were ceded to the Duke of Savoy, and the Emperor compensated Leopold, Duke of Lorraine, heir in female line of the Gonzaga, for the loss of Montferrat by ceding him the Duchy of Teschen.
Better known as Duke of Nevers and Rethel. Married heiress Maria Gonzaga. [1] They were parents to Eleanor of Mantua consort of the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand III, and Charles II, Duke of Mantua and Monferrat. Ferdinand Gonzaga, Duke of Mayenne (1610 – 25 May 1632) [1] Marie Louise Gonzaga (18 August 1611 – 10 May 1667).
She was married to the future Francis IV, Duke of Mantua (1586–1612) and Montferrat on 19 February 1608. The wedding was celebrated in Turin. In 1612 Margaret's husband succeeded his father, Vincent I, as Duke of Mantua. Their marriage produced three children, but only one daughter, Maria, survived childhood. Francis died in 1612.
Vincent I, Duke of Mantua (21 September 1562 – 9 February 1612). Married Eleonora de' Medici (Eleanor's niece). Margherita Gonzaga (27 May 1564 – 6 January 1618). Married Alfonso II d'Este. Anna Caterina Gonzaga (17 January 1566 – 3 August 1621). Married her maternal uncle Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria.
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Maria Gonzaga or Maria of Mantua (29 July 1609 – 14 August 1660) was a reigning Duchess of Montferrat from 1612 until 1660, and regent in Mantua during the minority of her son from 1637 until 1647. Biography