Felix V abdicates his claim to the papacy
Savoyard nobleman and antipope (1383–1451)
🗓️ April 7, 1449 • 📅 ACF Date: 14490407
Amadeus VIII, nicknamed the Peaceful, was Count of Savoy from 1391 to 1416 and Duke of Savoy from 1416 to 1440. He was the first to hold the ducal title, granted by Emperor Sigismund. Known for his diplomatic temperament and administrative reforms, he strengthened the state's institutions and fostered internal peace.
