UMBERTO I (1844-1900, from 1878 King of Italy)

Finely penned Document signed, in Italian with translation, to the President of Peru, (General Miguel Iglesias, 1822-1901, President 1883-1885), saying that "the Princess Isabella of Savoy, Duchess of Genoa, née Princess of Bavaria", (1863-1924), "Wife of Our beloved Cousin and Brother-in-law ... the Prince Tommaso of Savoy, Duke of Genoa", (1854-1931), "has happily given birth to a Prince who has received the names Ferdinando Umberto Filippo Adalberto Maria", (1884-1963, succeeded as 3rd Duke), and trusting he will share his joy, signed also by Pasquale Stanislao Mancini, 1817-1888, Foreign Minister 1881-1885, 1 side folio, Rome, 4th May

The Genoas descend from Vittorio Emanuele II's brother, the 1st Duke. He and his son the 2nd Duke were both Admirals.

Item Date:  1884

Stock No:  52565      £325

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