The Counts of Savoy (Italian Savoia, French Savoie) emerged, along with the free communes of Switzerland, from the collapse of the Frankish Kingdom of Burgundy. Installed by Rudolph III, King of Burgundy, officially in 1003, the House of Savoy maintained independence as counts, (to 1416) and then as dukes (see Duchy of Savoy, 1416 to 1714). Coat of arms of the 2nd duchy of Burgundy and later of the French province of Burgundy Burgundy (French: Bourgogne) is a historic region of France, inhabited in turn by Pre-Indo-European people, Celts (Gauls), Romans (Gallo-Romans), and various Germanic peoples, most importantly the Burgundians and the Franks. ... Rudolf III of Burgundy, died September 6, 1032, King of Burgundy (993–1032). ... Events Sweyn I of Denmark begins his first invasion of England. ... The House of Savoy was a dynasty of nobles who traditionally had their domain in Savoy, a region between Piedmont, Italy, France and French-speaking Switzerland. ... For the earlier history of Savoy, see County of Savoy. ... Events May 30 - The Catholic Church burns Jerome of Prague as a heretic. ... // Events August 1 - George, elector of Hanover becomes King George I of Great Britain. ...

Counts of Savoy

Main Branch

• Umberto I Biancamano : 1003-1047 or 1048
• Amedeo I Coda : 1048-1051 or 1056
• Oddone : 1051 or 1056 - 1060
• Pietro I : 1060-1078
• Amedeo II : 1060-1080
• Umberto II : 1080-1103
• Amedeo III : 1103-1148
• Umberto III : 1148-1189
• Tommaso I : 1189-1233
• Amedeo IV : 1233-1253
• Bonifacio : 1253-1263
• Tomasso II : 1253-1259
• Pietro II : 1263-1268
• Filippo I : 1268-1285
• Amedeo V : 1285-1323
• Edoardo : 1323 - 1329
• Aimone : 1329-1343
• Amedeo VI : 1343-1383
• Amedeo VII : 1383-1391
• Amedeo VIII : as Count of Savoy 1391-1416

Amadeus VIII was made a duke in 1416. Humbert I (Humbert-aux-Blanches-Mains or Hubert de Maurienne in French, Umberto I Biancamano di Moriana in Italian and in official documents), (980 - 1047 or 1048 at Hermillon) became the first count of the House of Savoy, which ruled Savoy throughout its independent existence and furnished the monarchs of... Events Sweyn I of Denmark begins his first invasion of England. ... Events William the Conqueror, with assistance from King Henry I of France, secured control of Normandy by defeating the rebel Norman barons at Caen the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes Births Deaths October 9 - Pope Clement II Categories: 1047 ... Events The city of Oslo is founded by Harald Hardråde of Norway. ... Amadeus I Coda (d. ... Events The city of Oslo is founded by Harald Hardråde of Norway. ... -1... Events Creation of the Crab Nebula observed by a Chinese astronomer Anselm of Canterbury leaves Italy. ... Otto or Oddone in Italian, (1010 – 1060) ascended the throne after the death of his elder brother, Amedeo. ... -1... Events Creation of the Crab Nebula observed by a Chinese astronomer Anselm of Canterbury leaves Italy. ... Events May - The Norman leader Robert Guiscard conquers Taranto. ... Peter I (d. ... Events May - The Norman leader Robert Guiscard conquers Taranto. ... Events Romanesque church begun at Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain Anselm of Canterbury becomes abbot of Le Bec William the Conqueror ordered the White Tower to be built Births Deaths Categories: 1078 ... Amadeus II (d. ... Events May - The Norman leader Robert Guiscard conquers Taranto. ... Events William I of England, in a letter, reminds the Bishop of Rome that the King of England owes him no allegiance. ... With the name of Humbert II of Savoy are known two famous members of the Savoy dynasty. ... Events William I of England, in a letter, reminds the Bishop of Rome that the King of England owes him no allegiance. ... Events April 27 - Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, goes into exile after falling out with Henry I of England Amadeus III becomes Count of Savoy Bohemund I of Antioch is released from imprisonment among the Turks The Scandinavian city of Lund becomes a see within the Roman Catholic Church Births February... Amadeus III of Savoy (1095-1148) was Count of Savoy and Maurienne from 1103 until his death. ... Events April 27 - Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, goes into exile after falling out with Henry I of England Amadeus III becomes Count of Savoy Bohemund I of Antioch is released from imprisonment among the Turks The Scandinavian city of Lund becomes a see within the Roman Catholic Church Births February... Events Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona conquered Tortosa in posetion of the moors. ... Humbert III (b. ... Events Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona conquered Tortosa in posetion of the moors. ... Events January 21 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade September 3- Richard I of England is crowned as king of England. ... Thomas I or Tommaso I (1178 – March 1, 1233) was Count of Savoy from 1189 - 1233. ... Events January 21 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade September 3- Richard I of England is crowned as king of England. ... // Events Fortress of Kalan built. ... Amadeus IV (1197–1253) was Count of Savoy 1233–1253, married 2 times: Anne of Burgundy Beatrice of Savoy (d. ... // Events Fortress of Kalan built. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Boniface (b. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Events Detmold, Germany was founded. ... Thomas II, (c. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Peter II of Savoy (1203 - 1268) was Count of Savoy from 1263 until his death, and built the Savoy Palace in London. ... Events Detmold, Germany was founded. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... Philip I (b. ... For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... Amadeus V (between 1249 and 1253 – 1323), surnamed the Great from his wisdom and success as a ruler, was the Count of Savoy from 1285 to 1323. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... Events Canonization of Saint Thomas Aquinas Lithuania: Vilnius becomes capital August 12 - The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod (Russia) is signed, regulating the border for the first time Pharos of Alexandira Lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the world) is destroyed by a series of earthquakes... Edward (1284 - 1329), surnamed the Liberal, was the Count of Savoy from 1323 to 1329. ... Events Canonization of Saint Thomas Aquinas Lithuania: Vilnius becomes capital August 12 - The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod (Russia) is signed, regulating the border for the first time Pharos of Alexandira Lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the world) is destroyed by a series of earthquakes... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... Aimone (1291-1343), surnamed the Peaceful, was Count of Savoy from 1329 to 1343. ... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... Events Magnus II of Sweden abdicates from the throne of Norway in favor of his son Haakon VI of Norway. ... Amadeus VI (January 4, 1334 - March 1, 1383), surnamed the Green Count was Count of Savoy from 1343 to 1383. ... Events Magnus II of Sweden abdicates from the throne of Norway in favor of his son Haakon VI of Norway. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Chokei of Japan Emperor Go-Kameyama ascends to the throne of Japan Births Pope Eugenius IV Deaths March 1 - Amadeus VI of Savoy, Count of Savoy (b. ... Amadeus VII (1360 – November 1, 1391), surnamed the Red Count, was Count of Savoy from 1383 to 1391. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Chokei of Japan Emperor Go-Kameyama ascends to the throne of Japan Births Pope Eugenius IV Deaths March 1 - Amadeus VI of Savoy, Count of Savoy (b. ... Events August 5 - Anti-Jewish riots erupt in Toledo, Spain and Barcelona. ... Antipope Felix V, the last historical Antipope. ... Events August 5 - Anti-Jewish riots erupt in Toledo, Spain and Barcelona. ... Events May 30 - The Catholic Church burns Jerome of Prague as a heretic. ...