Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta (died 2021)

Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta (1943–2021)

Disputed head of the house of Savoy

Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, 5th Duke of Aosta was a claimant to the headship of the House of Savoy, the family which ruled Italy from 1861 to 1946. Until 7 July 2006, Amedeo was styled Duke of Aosta; on that date he declared himself Duke of Savoy, a title that was disputed…