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Died | 1239 Viterbo |
Noble family | House of Savoy |
Father | Thomas, Count of Savoy |
Mother | Margaret of Geneva |
William of Savoy[1] (died 1239 in Viterbo) was a bishop from the House of Savoy. He was a son of Thomas, Count of Savoy and Margaret of Geneva. He was elected bishop of Valence in 1224. He negotiated the weddings of queens, and was an advisor to Henry III of England. Between his religious roles and his family relations, his influence was noted from London to Rome.