Amadeus IV, Count of Savoy

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Amadeus IV (1197, Montmélian, Savoie – June 24, 1253) was Count of Savoy from 1233 to 1253.

The legitimate heir of Thomas I of Savoy and Margaret of Geneva, he had however to fight with his brothers for the inheritance of Savoy lands after their father's death. His brothers Pietro and Aimone spurred a revolt in Aosta Valley against Amadeus, but he was able to crush it with the help of Manfred III of Saluzzo and Boniface II of Montferrat, who were his sons-in-law. Together with his brother Thomas, he fought against the communes of Turin and Pinerolo, but with uncertain results.

He was succeeded by his young son Boniface, who died soon.

[edit] Family and children

He married twice:

Amadeus IV
Born: 1197 Died: 24 June 1253
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Thomas I
Count of Savoy
1233–1253
Succeeded by
Boniface and
Thomas II


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