Duke Victor Amadeus XII of Savoy

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Duke
gptkbp:birthDate 1666-05-14
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Turin
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Dresden_Cathedral
gptkbp:deathDate 1732-10-31
gptkbp:deathPlace gptkb:Dresden
gptkbp:father Duke Vittorio Amedeo I of Savoy
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Savoy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Victor Amadeus XII of Savoy
gptkbp:issue gptkb:Prince_Eugene_of_Savoy
gptkbp:knownFor Military leadership
Cultural patronage
Political reforms
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Princess_Maria_Cristina_of_France
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Victor_Amadeus_II
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Charles_Emmanuel_II_of_Savoy
gptkbp:reignEnd 1730
gptkbp:reignStart 1675
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Roman_Catholicism
gptkbp:significantEvent gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
Cultural diplomacy
Treaty of Utrecht
Support for the arts
Promotion of arts and sciences
Promotion of education
Promotion of music
Treaty of Turin
Cultural festivals and events
Promotion of trade and commerce
Reforms in administration
Support for scientific research
Support for visual arts
Establishment of libraries
Promotion of tourism
Development of infrastructure
Establishment of universities
Support for local industries
Strengthening of the military
Promotion of public health
Establishment of a standing army
Support for the theater
Encouragement of agriculture
Encouragement of literature
Diplomatic relations with other states
Promotion of architecture
Civic improvements in cities
Construction of royal palaces
Military_campaigns_in_Italy
Support_for_the_Catholic_Church
Alliance_with_France
Cultural_exchanges_with_France
Establishment_of_the_Kingdom_of_Sardinia
Cultural_development_in_Savoy
Strengthening_of_the_Savoyard_state
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_Anne_Marie_d'Orléans
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_Charles_Emmanuel_III_of_Savoy
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Aosta
gptkb:Duke_of_Chablais
Duke of Savoy