Saint Humbert III
- Also known as
- Humbert of Savoy
- Memorial
- 4 March
- Profile
- Son of Count Amadeus III of Savoy and Matilda of Vienna.
Educated by Bishop Amadeus of Lausanne.
Count of Savoy from age 13 when his father died.
Married several times; widower several times.
Joined the monastery at Haute-combe, but was obliged to resume political charge of the Savoy.
Eventually assumed a Cistercian habit.
- Born
- 1136 at Avigliana
- Died
- 1189 at Chambery
- Beatified
- 1838 (cultus confirmed)
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