All About Royal Families

This day has a few important royal events such as B-days and Deaths. B-Day: Philip II, Duke of Savoy (born on 5 February 1438 - died on 7 November 1497). His father was Louis of Savoy and his mother was Anne of Cyprus. They were members of the House of Savoy. Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark (born in 1972). She married in 2004 to Frederick, Crown Prince of Denmark. Deaths Charles XIII of Sweden (born on 7 October 1748 - died on 5 February 1818). His parents were Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. Charles XIII of Sweden was a  member of the House of Holstein-Gottorp. Events On 5 February 1818, Charles XIV John (born on 26 January 1873 - died on 8 March 1844)  became King of Sweden and Norway. He was born as Jean Bernadotte. He was the first monarch of the House of Bernadotte in Sweden. Source pictures: Wikipedia

The House of Savoy was founded in 1003 and became one of the most important royal families in Europe. The origins of the House of Savoy Savoy was an historical area located in the Alpine region between what is now France and Italy. The House of Savoy expanded its territory and influence through marriages and international diplomacy. From rulers of a small region between France and Italy this dynasty had after centuries influence over nearly the complete Italian Peninsula. The House of Savoy and their titles Members of the House of Savoy bore magnificent titles as: - Count of Savoy(1003-1416); - Duke of Savoy (1416 -1792); (1814-1860); - King of Cyprus (1485-1946); - King of Jerusalem (1485-1946); - King of Armenia (1485 -1946); - King of Sicily (1713-1720); - King of Sardinia (1720-1861); - King of Italy (1861-1946); - King of Spain (1870-1873); - Emperor of Ethiopia (1936-1941); - King of the Albanians (1939-1943); - King of Croatia (1941-1943); and many