Blanche of Savoy (c. 1337–?)

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Blanche of Savoy (c. 1337–?)

Milanese noblewoman. Name variations: Bianca of Savoy. Born Blanche Mary in Savoy around 1337; daughter of Aymon, count of Savoy; sister of Amadeus VI, count of Savoy; married Galeazzo II Visconti, lord of Milan (r. 1354–1378), in August of 1350; children: Gian Galeazzo Visconti, lord of Milan (r. 1378–1402), duke of Milan (r. 1396–1402);Violet Visconti (c. 1353–1386).

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