Charles III, Duke of Savoy

Charles III, Duke of Savoy (1500–1553), was a nobleman and ruler who governed the Duchy of Savoy, a region in what is now northwestern Italy and parts of France. He was a member of the House of Savoy, a prominent royal family. Charles III expanded his duchy's territory, improved its defenses, and played a key role in European politics during the Renaissance. His leadership helped strengthen Savoy’s influence and stability, laying the groundwork for future generations. His reign balanced diplomacy, military strategies, and alliances in a complex period of European history.