Duke Victor Amadeus III of Savoy was born on June 26, 1726, and ruled from 1773 until his death in 1796. He was a member of the House of Savoy, a prominent royal family in Italy. His reign was marked by efforts to modernize his duchy and improve its economy, as well as by military conflicts, including the War of the Austrian Succession. Victor Amadeus III was known for his patronage of the arts and architecture, contributing to the cultural development of Turin, the capital of his duchy. He commissioned several important buildings and supported artists, which helped to enhance the cultural legacy of the Savoy region.