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The Duchy of Guastalla (now part of Italy) was created in 1621, and was since 1539 (as a county) a possession of the Gonzaga family. It was acquired by the Habsburg dynasty in 1746. In 1748 it was joined with the [[Duchy of Parma and Piacenza]], and became part of Austria together with Parma and Piacenza in 1847. | The Duchy of Guastalla (now part of Italy) was created in 1621, and was since 1539 (as a county) a possession of the Gonzaga family. It was acquired by the Habsburg dynasty in 1746. In 1748 it was joined with the [[Duchy of Parma and Piacenza]], and became part of Austria together with Parma and Piacenza in 1847. | ||
The arms are identical to the arms of the Gonzaga family, granted by the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund in 1432. | The arms are identical to the arms of the Gonzaga family, granted by the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund in 1432. | ||