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Beatrice of Portugal, Duchess of Savoy
1538Jan, 8

Beatrice of Portugal, Duchess of Savoy

Beatrice of Portugal, Duchess of Savoy (b. 1504)
Infanta Beatrice of Portugal (Portuguese: Beatriz [bi.ɐˈtɾiʃ]; 31 December 1504 – 8 January 1538) was a Portuguese princess by birth and duchess of Savoy by marriage to Charles III, Duke of Savoy. She was the ruling countess of Asti from 1531 to 1538.

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