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Died on this day in 1666 aged 2 Philippe of Orleans (my toy,wikipedia). Grandson of Charles I. Tragically died too young to actually do anything. His father was homosexual and about as open about it as anyone could have been in the 17th century, and *nevertheless* was cross with his wife (no doubt foisted on him for dynastic reasons) for flirting with every man going... The birth of Philippe appears to have somewhat improved marital relations.

Born on this day in 1644 to Francesco Este I, Duke d'Este and Maria Farnese, Maria d'Este (my toy,wikipedia). Aunt of Mary who married James II. Maria's older sister Isabella was married to the Duke of Parma for political reasons, when Isabella died (childbirth, because being a woman is dangerous) Maria married him (gosh, marrying your brother-in-law must be *weird*)