Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy 1334 – 1383

Biography

Amadeus VI was born on January 4, 1334, in Chambéry, the heart of the County of Savoy. He would go on to become one of the region’s most significant medieval rulers, serving as Count of Savoy from 1343 until his death in 1383. His long tenure spanning four decades allowed him to exert considerable influence over the political and territorial development of Savoy during a transformative period in European history.

Throughout his rule, Amadeus VI worked to strengthen and expand the interests of his county in the Alpine and Mediterranean regions. His leadership during these forty years helped establish Savoy as a notable power in the complex dynamics of medieval Europe, as the county navigated relationships with neighboring states and the broader political landscape of the era.

Amadeus VI passed away on March 1, 1383, in Santo Stefano, concluding a life dedicated to his realm. He was laid to rest at the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe in Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille, France, where he joins other members of the House of Savoy in this place of honor and remembrance. His legacy endures as a significant chapter in Savoyard history.