Chapter XLVII
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CHAPTER XLVII
1608. His betrothal to Princess Claudia de' Medici196
1610. His dissolute habits197
1616. He visits Florence198
1617. Court pastimes at Urbino199
1621.April 29.The Prince's marriage concluded199
” Reception of the bridal pair201
” Francesco Maria resigns the administration of his state to the Prince202
” And retires to Urbania203
1622. The Prince's reckless career, and debauched life204
1623.June 29.His sudden death207
””The Duke's resignation208
” Ominous warnings209
” Monumental inscription to the Prince210
1622.July 27.Birth of his daughter Vittoria210
1623. Princess Claudia returns to her family211
” The Duke rouses himself212
” The difficulties of his position213
”Aug. 8.Election of Pope Urban VIII.214
1624. The Duke's negotiations with the Holy See214
” Intrigues and threats employed against him216
” He arranges the Devolution of his state to the Holy See219
” To which the people gave no consent220
1628. The terms of surrender ill kept222