Amadeus VIII of Savoy

Amadeus VIII of Savoy

Amadeus VIII (1383 - November 7, 1451), surnamed the Peaceful was the Count of Savoy from 1391 to 1416 and the Duke of Savoy from 1416 to 1440. He was also the antipope Felix V from November 1439 to April 1449.

He married Maria Claudia of Burgundy, daughter of Philip II, Duke of Burgundy and granddaughter of John II of France and had two children:

Maria (b.1411-d.1469) married in 1428 to Philip Marie di Viscounti
Ludovico

Louis Aleman

Preceded by:
Amedeo VII

House of Savoy

Succeeded by:
Ludovico

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