Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy: Biography, Facts and Career
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Amadeus VI (4 January 1334 – 1 March 1383), nicknamed the Green Count (Italian: Il Conte Verde) was Count of Savoy from 1343 to 1383. He was the eldest son of Aymon, Count of Savoy and Yolande Palaeologina of Montferrat. Though he began his rule under a regency, Amadeus quickly proved to be a decisive and capable leader, further advancing Savoy's rise as a political and military force in Europe. His most notable achievement was leading and personally financing the Savoyard Crusade against the Turks, during which he successfully aided the Byzantine emperor and extended Savoy's influence through both warfare and diplomacy.
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- Full name: Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy
- Born: 1334-01-04
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q451995
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Who is Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy?
Amadeus VI (4 January 1334 – 1 March 1383), nicknamed the Green Count (Italian: Il Conte Verde) was Count of Savoy from 1343 to 1383.
What is Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy known for?
Amadeus VI (4 January 1334 – 1 March 1383), nicknamed the Green Count (Italian: Il Conte Verde) was Count of Savoy from 1343 to 1383.
When was Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy born?
Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy was born on 1334-01-04.
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