Amadeus IX Duke of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont in 1465-1472. Date of Birth: 01.02.1435 Country: Italy

Content:

1. Amadeo IX, Duke of Savoy
2. Marriage to Yolande of France
3. Reign and Power Struggle
4. Veneration as a Blessed
5. Legacy

Amadeo IX, Duke of Savoy

Early Life and Family

Amadeo IX, born in 1435, was the Duke of Savoy and Prince of Piedmont from 1465 to 1472. He suffered from epilepsy and lacked the physical strength to govern effectively.

Marriage to Yolande of France

In 1452, Amadeo married Yolande of France (1434-1478), the sister of King Louis XI and daughter of Charles VII. Their union produced ten children.

Reign and Power Struggle

Despite holding the title of Duke, Amadeo's authority was limited due to his illness. True power lay with his wife, Yolande, and his brother, Philip.

Veneration as a Blessed

In 1677, Amadeo IX was beatified by the Roman Catholic Church. His feast day in the Catholic Church is celebrated on March 30th.

Legacy

Amadeo IX's reign witnessed the growth of French influence in Savoy, which would continue for many years to come. Despite his physical ailments, he was admired for his piety and devotion.

Statesmen

Henry Grattan	Bahi Ladgham	Boris Belenky
Berthold II	Vladimir Neklyaev	Ashot Kocharyan