Religion · 1383–1451
Amadeus VIII of Savoy
Duke of Savoy who was elected as the last historical Antipope
Did you know?After reigning as Felix V, he eventually stepped down to help end the division within the Catholic Church.
Amadeus VIII (4 September 1383 – 7 January 1451), nicknamed the Peaceful, was Count of Savoy from 1391 to 1416 and Duke of Savoy from 1416 to 1440. He was the first to hold the ducal title, granted by Emperor Sigismund.
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- Age at death
- 67
- Years since death
- 575
- Born
- September 4, 1383 · Chambéry, France
- Died
- January 7, 1451
- Known for
- Religion
Family
- Father
- Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy
- Mother
- Bonne of Berry
- Spouse
- Mary of Burgundy
- Children
- Amadeus di Savoia, Prince of Piedmonte, Anthony di Savoia, Anthony di Savoia, Bonne of Savoy, Louis I, Duke of Savoy, Margaret di Savoia, Margaret of Savoy, Duchess of Anjou, Marie of Savoy, Duchess of Milan, Philip of Savoy, Count of Geneva
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