Amadeus VII (Savoy)
Amadeus VII called "the Red Count" (* February 24, 1360 in Chambéry , † November 1, 1391 in Ripaille ) was Count of Savoy and a son of Count Amadeus VI. of Savoy and his wife Bona of Bourbon.
As an ally of King Charles V of France , he fought with him in his youth in Flanders. As a child he was married to the niece of Charles V, the three-year-old Bona (1365–1435), daughter of Duke Johann I von Berry . During the campaigns, the king asked the count, who was mourning his father and who was always dressed in black, to wear the color of fire that was far more appropriate to his courage, which is why he became “the Red Count”.
He was lucky enough to be called to the aid of the residents of Nice , who placed their fate in his hands in 1388. This gave Savoy access to the Mediterranean Sea and was able to equip ships. The Red Count entrusted the defense of the city to a local liege, Giovanni Grimaldi .
He died after falling from his horse during a hunt. Amadeus is considered one of the most exemplary princes of the 14th century. From his marriage to Bona he had three children:
- Amadeus VIII. (1383-1451), Count of Savoy and as antipope Felix V.
- Bona (1388–1432), ⚭ 1402 with Count Ludwig von Savoyen-Piemont (1364–1418)
- Johanna (1392–1460), ⚭ 1411 with Margrave Johann Jakob von Montferrat (1395–1445)
literature
- Bernard Andenmatten / MD: Savoyen, Amadeus VII. Von. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Amadeus VI. |
Count of Savoy 1383-1391 |
Amadeus VIII. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Amadeus VII |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | The Red Count |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Count of Savoy (1383-1391) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 24, 1360 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chambery |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 1, 1391 |
| Place of death | Ripaille |