Edward of Savoy

Edward (1284–1329), called the Liberal, eldest son of Amadeus V, ruled Savoy from 1323. Young, he saved Philip IV of France while fighting the Flemings. His reign was spent at war: in 1325, besieging Varey, he was defeated by the Dauphin Guigues VIII of Viennois and barely escaped.

In 1327 he helped suppress the revolt of Maurienne's inhabitants against their bishop, on condition that he gain administrative control of the diocese. He died at Paris on 4 November 1329, leaving one daughter, Joan; his brother Aymon succeeded him.