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Filippo di Savoia
Conte di Pancalieri

(c. 1510–81)


Biographical

Conte di Pancalieri solely 1541–62; jointly 1562–>79; solely >1579-81†
Signore di Racconigi jointly 1538–>70; solely >1570–81†
Signore di Migliabruna jointly 1538–>70; solely >1570–81†
Consignore di Castel Raniero 1538–81†
Consignore di Pancalieri 1538–81†
Knight of the Order of the Holy Annunciation 1568

Gentleman of the chamber of Savoy 1559

Destined for a military career, Filippo sided with the French, who were occupying the capital of Turin. After his marriage to Paola Costa, he obtained the fiefdoms of Tegerone and Motturone as part of her dowry. His uncle, Antonio Lodovico, was leader of the pro-French faction at Turin, but as he was becoming increasing elderly and sick, Filippo gradually assumed his positions and roles. He took part in the Council of Turin in 1547, and was at Paris in 1551 as a delegate of the General States of Piedmont. After his uncle's death, he assumed the complete role of leader of the Piedmontese nobility. In 1559, Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy, made him a gentleman of the chamber, and in 1560, gave him the task of negotiating with the assembly states, in particular, to persuade the nobility to favour the policy of the Duke. In 1561, he was appointed to negotiate with the Waldensians, from which, the Cavour Convention resulted, granting them religious rights. This resulted in protests from the Pope and Catholic groups, who held Filippo responsible. As a result, Filippo left the court for some time, although he still enjoyed the support of the Duke. The Duke in the meantime mediated the dispute that had arisen between Filippo and his brother Claudio. In 1562, he granted Racconigi and Migliabruna to Filippo, and Cavour and Osasco to Claudio. Pancalieri was split between them. Filippo returned to court, and held various important political and administrative roles. In 1581, the Duke made him prince of the blood, and he was added to the order of succession to the throne of Savoy. Filippo unsuccessfully made a claim to the duchy of Nemours. His argument had been that he was deprived of the succession due to the agreement of 1285 when his ancestor, Philippe I of Achaia, was passed over in the succession to Savoy, despite being the eldest male of the house after the death of the reigning duke, Philippe I of Savoy. After Filippo's death, his eldest son, Bernardino, succeeded him.

Place of birth: Racconigi?

Son of Bernardino di Savoia and Violante Adorno. He married Paola Costa in 1537, and had issue. He also had illegitimate issue.



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