Edward, Count of Savoy

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Edward (1284–1329), surnamed the Liberal, was Count of Savoy from 1323 to 1329. He was the son of Amadeus V and his first wife Sybille of Bâgé.

Edward was born in Baugé. He was married to Blanche, daughter of Duke Robert II of Burgundy and Agnes of France.Template:Sfn They had a daughter, Joan, who married Duke John III of Brittany.

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Coat of arms of the counts of Savoy

In 1325, Edward was attacked at Varey by Guigues VIII of Viennois and Amadeus III of Geneva as he was besieging Varey castle. Guigues won the battle and Edward barely escaped.Template:Sfn

In 1327, the residents of Maurienne revolted against their bishop-prince. The bishop asked Edward for help, and Edward agreed, provided that he gain the administrative control of the diocese. The bishop consented, and was restored.Template:Sfn That same year, the bishop of Sion refused to pay him homage, which had been the custom since the time of Peter II, Count of Savoy. From then on, the bishop and the count paid each other homage on the bridge of Morge.Template:Sfn

In 1328, he had wooden aqueducts built to bring fresh water directly into the courtyard of the castle at Chambéry.Template:Sfn His death in 1329 was unexpected and left the county to his brother, Aymon.Template:Sfn

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