Amadeus VIII of Savoy

antipope 1439 to 1449, count of Savoy
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Amadeus VIII of Savoy
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Amadeus VIII of Savoy

Summary

Amadeus VIII of Savoy is a human[1]. He was born in Chambéry[2]. He was born on September 4, 1383[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on January 7, 1451[5]. He worked as a Christian cleric[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chambéry[2], Amadeus VIII of Savoy…
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy died in Geneva[4].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy was born on September 4, 1383[3].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy died on January 7, 1451[5].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy is buried at Sindone Chapel[8].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy is buried at Tomb of Amadeus VIII, Count of Savoy[9].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy's father was Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy[10].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy's mother was Bonne of Berry[11].
  • Among Amadeus VIII of Savoy's spouses was Mary of Burgundy[12].
  • A child of Amadeus VIII of Savoy was Margaret of Savoy, Duchess of Anjou[13].
  • A child of Amadeus VIII of Savoy was Marie of Savoy, Duchess of Milan[14].
  • A child of Amadeus VIII of Savoy was Louis I, Duke of Savoy[15].
  • A child of Amadeus VIII of Savoy was Bonne of Savoy[16].
  • A child of Amadeus VIII of Savoy was Philip of Savoy, Count of Geneva[17].
  • A child of Amadeus VIII of Savoy was Margaret di Savoia[18].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy's professions included Christian cleric[6].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy's field of work was papacy[19].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy's field of work was schism from the Catholic Church[20].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy's field of work was schism[21].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy held the position of antipope[22].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy held the position of cardinal[23].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy held the position of Q133968651[24].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy held the position of Cardinal Bishop of Sabina (Vescovio)[25].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy held the position of Dean of the College of Cardinals[26].
  • Amadeus VIII of Savoy held the position of prior of Romainmôtier[27].

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Origins and Family

Amadeus VIII of Savoy's place of birth was Chambéry[2]. He was born on September 4, 1383[3]. His father was Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy[10]. His mother was Bonne of Berry[11].

Career and Affiliations

Amadeus VIII of Savoy's professions included Christian cleric[6]. Fields of work include papacy[19], an administrative type[28], in Vatican City[29]; schism from the Catholic Church[20]; and schism[21], a discourse[30]. Positions held include antipope[22], a position[31]; cardinal[23], a title[32]; Q133968651[24]; Cardinal Bishop of Sabina (Vescovio)[25], a historical ecclesiastical position[33], founded in 1100[34]; Dean of the College of Cardinals[26], a position[35]; and prior of Romainmôtier[27].

Recognition

Amadeus VIII of Savoy received the Grand Master of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[36].

Personal Life

Amadeus VIII of Savoy was married to Mary of Burgundy[12]. Children include Margaret of Savoy, Duchess of Anjou[13], a monarch[37], 1420–1479[38]; Marie of Savoy, Duchess of Milan[14], an aristocrat[39], 1411–1469[40]; Louis I, Duke of Savoy[15], 1413–1465[41]; Bonne of Savoy[16], 1415–1430[42]; Philip of Savoy, Count of Geneva[17], 1417–1444[43]; and Margaret di Savoia[18], 1405–1418[44]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[45].

Death and Burial

Amadeus VIII of Savoy died on January 7, 1451[5]. He died in Geneva[4]. Recorded place of burial include Sindone Chapel[8] and Tomb of Amadeus VIII, Count of Savoy[9].

Why It Matters

Amadeus VIII of Savoy has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Amadeus VIII of Savoy born?

Amadeus VIII of Savoy was born in Chambéry[2].

Where did Amadeus VIII of Savoy die?

Amadeus VIII of Savoy passed away in Geneva[4].

Who were Amadeus VIII of Savoy's parents?

Amadeus VIII of Savoy's father was Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy[10]. Amadeus VIII of Savoy's mother was Bonne of Berry[11].

Who was Amadeus VIII of Savoy married to?

Amadeus VIII of Savoy's spouses include Mary of Burgundy[12].

What did Amadeus VIII of Savoy do for work?

Amadeus VIII of Savoy worked as Christian cleric[6].

What awards did Amadeus VIII of Savoy receive?

Honors received include Grand Master of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[36].

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  26. [3] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation Christian cleric
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    Field of work papacy, schism from the Catholic Church, schism
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