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Cristina Ippolita
(1659-1730)

Other names: Chiara di Moutiers

Biographical

In 1671 Cristina began her education at the convent of Sainte-Claire in Moutiers, Tarentaise, and in 1685 continued at the convent of the Visitation at Turin. She was never legitimised, but was accepted by the Savoy family and given a place at court.

Place of marriage: Turin

Illegitimate daughter of Carlo Emanuele II di Savoia and Marie-Jeanne de Trecesson, Marchesa di Cavour (†1677). She married Carlo Ferrero Fieschi in 1686, and had issue.

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