The Duchy of Savoy was the central and most prominent of the territories possessed by the House of Savoy, and … See more

The Duchy was created in 1416 when Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor (r. 1433–1437) awarded the title of "Duke" to Count Amadeus VIII.
Being landlocked at its conception in 1388, the then-C… See more

The duchy was a notable regional military power, often getting involved in wars between the French and Habsburgs. In the 17th century, peacetime strength tended to hover around 4,800 professional soldiers (3,600 infa… See more

• Amadeus VIII: 1391–1440, duke from 1416
• Louis: 1440–65
• Amadeus IX: 1465–72
• Philibert I: 1472–82… See more

The flag of Savoy was a white cross on a red field. It is based on a crusader flag, and as such is identical in origin to the flag of the Knights of Malta (whence the modern Flag of Malta and of the Sovereign Military Order of M… See more

1. ^ When the Duchy of Savoy acquired Sicily in 1713 and later Sardinia in 1720, the title of "Duke of Savoy", while remaining a primary title, became a lesser title to the title of King. The Duchy of Savoy remained as a state o… See more