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Married Popes Throughout History

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Felix V

Birthdate:

Duke Amadeus VIII of Savoy was born December 4, 1383 in Savoy.

Death:

Felix died on January 7, 1451 at Ripaille.

Occupation:

Duke

Marriage:

Felix married Maria of Burgundy.

Children:

One son, Ludwig.

Selected as an Antipope:

October 30, 1439. Served for six years before submitting in 1449 to Nicolas V. He received the title of Cardinal of St. Sabina, and was appointed permanent Apostolic vicar-general for all the states of the house of Savory and for several other dioceses.

Notes:

Felix formed the Order of St. Maurice in Ripaille on the Lake of Geneva.
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