Benedetto, Prince of Savoy
1741–1808 (age 67)
Biography
Benedetto, Prince of Savoy, was a military officer of the House of Savoy who served during the latter eighteenth century. As a member of one of Europe's most prominent noble families, he contributed to the military affairs of the Sardinian state during a period of significant European conflict and political change.
His military service reflected the traditions of the Savoy dynasty, which had long maintained a strong martial tradition. Though his life was relatively brief, his service to his realm exemplified the commitment of the Savoy princes to their dynastic and territorial responsibilities.