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Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy

1383–1451 · 15th century · Also known as Antipope Felix V

Amadeus VIII was count of Savoy from 1391 and was raised to duke by Emperor Sigismund in 1416. In 1418 he inherited Piedmont, uniting it with Savoy, and he issued a law code for his lands. He later retired to a hermitage and was elected antipope Felix V by the Council of Basel in 1439, resigning in 1449.

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County of Savoy Lordship of Piedmont Duchy of Savoy

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