Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy
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"Victor Amadeus I" redirects here. For the Prince of Carignano, see Victor Amadeus I, Prince of Carignano.
Victor Amadeus I (Italian: Vittorio Amedeo I di Savoia; 8 May 1587 – 7 October 1637) was the Duke of Savoy and ruler of the Savoyard states from 26 July 1630 until his death in 1637. He was also known as the Lion of Susa.[1]
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Duke of Savoy | |
Reign | 26 July 1630 – 7 October 1637 |
Predecessor | Charles Emmanuel I |
Successor | Francis Hyacinth |
Born | (1587-05-08)8 May 1587 Turin, Piedmont, Savoy |
Died | 7 October 1637(1637-10-07) (aged 50) Vercelli, Piedmont, Savoy |
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House | Savoy |
Father | Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy |
Mother | Catherine Micaela of Spain |
Religion | Catholic Church |
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He was succeeded by two of his sons; Francis Hyacinth and Charles Emmanuel II. His male-only line became extinct in 1831 with the death of Charles Felix. Therefore, the Kings of Italy are descended from his younger brother, Thomas Francis.