Johann Ludwig of Savoy
Johann Ludwig von Savoyen (born February 16, 1447 in Geneva , † July 7, 1482 in Turin ) was administrator of the Archdiocese of Tarentaise and the Diocese of Geneva .
Life
Johann Ludwig was born on February 16, 1447 in Geneva and was the son of Duke Ludwig of Savoy and Anna of Cyprus, daughter of King Janus of Cyprus . In 1451, Pope Nicholas V awarded him the Payerne and Romainmôtier benefit that his grandfather Felix V had already had . In 1456 he was transferred to Geneva as the successor to his brother Peter Administrator of the Archdiocese of Tarentaise and in 1460. Despite numerous benefits, it was never consecrated . In 1477 Johann Ludwig concluded a castle law treaty with Geneva as well as with Freiburg and Bern . In 1482 he became governor general of Piedmont .
He died in Turin on July 7, 1482 .
literature
- Bernard Andenmatten: Savoyen, Johann Ludwig von. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Peter of Savoy |
Bishop of Geneva 1460–1482 |
Domenico della Rovere |
| Peter of Savoy |
Archbishop of Tarentaise 1456–1459 |
Thomas de Sur |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Savoy, Johann Ludwig von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Administrator of the Archdiocese of Tarentaise and the Diocese of Geneva |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 16, 1447 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Geneva |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 7, 1482 |
| Place of death | Turin |