Duke of Savoy title

The Duke of Savoy is a noble title historically associated with the House of Savoy, a prominent royal family in Europe. Established in the 11th century, it originally referred to the region of Savoy, located in what is now southern France and parts of Italy. The Duke held significant political and military power, especially during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The title became influential through alliances and territorial expansions, eventually contributing to the unification of Italy in the 19th century. Today, the title is mostly ceremonial, held by descendants of the last reigning monarch of Italy.