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Imperial Troop Movements and Parma Duchess Dowager Hopes
An old register notes bequests by Count Avidi and others in a troubled Parma scene. Imperial forces seize gates and ports as General Stampa asserts civil authority, with promises to pay troops and leave governance to regents. Duchess Dowager’s pregnancy is declared certain while proclamations demand investiture by Infante Don Carlos if no male heir appears. Imperialists move into Piacenza. Parma nobles threaten resistance but relent under promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avidi
Arrafere Baiardi
San Vitale
Philippus
Stampa
Don Carlos
Piacenza