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Amadeus VII of Savoy

Amadeus VII (b.1360-d. November 1, 1391), surnamed the Red Count, was Count of Savoy from 1383 to 1391.

married to Bonne of Berry, daughter of John, Duke of Berry who was the younger brother of Charles V of France.

3 children

Amedeo VIII
Bonne d. 1432, married to Louis, the final of the Savoy-Archaea Branch (see also Thomas II of Savoy)
Joan d. 1460, married to Giangiacomo Paleologo (Italian), marquis of Montferrato[?]. (Paleolgo.... Is it related to Paleologus of the Byzantine Empire?)

preceded by Amedeo VI

succeeded by Amedeo VIII

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