Francis Hyacinth, Duke of Savoy

Francis Hyacinth (Italian: Francesco Giacinto; 14 September 1622 – 4 October 1638) was Duke of Savoy and ruler of the Savoyard states from 7 October 1637 to his premature death the following year, under the regency of his mother Christine Marie.

Francis Hyacinth
Portrait by Francesco Cairo, between 1635–1650
Duke of Savoy
Reign7 October 1637 – 4 October 1638
PredecessorVictor Amadeus I
SuccessorCharles Emmanuel II
RegentChristine of France
Born(1622-09-14)14 September 1622
Castle of Valentino, Turin, Savoy
Died4 October 1638(1638-10-04) (aged 6)
Castle of Valentino, Turin, Savoy
Names
Francesco Giacinto di Savoia
HouseSavoy
FatherVictor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy
MotherChristine of France
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