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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, 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
- preceded by Amedeo VII
- succeeded by Ludovico
See also: Kings of Savoy, Louis Aleman
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