Margaret of Savoy

Margaret of Savoy (1444–1479) was a noblewoman from the influential House of Savoy, active in 15th-century European politics. She was the daughter of Amadeus IX of Savoy and Yolande of Valois. Margaret became the Duchess of Orleans through her marriage to Charles, Duke of Orleans, linking her to French royal blood. Her alliance helped strengthen political ties between Savoy and France. Known for her noble status, Margaret played a role in diplomacy and the maintenance of her family's influence during a period of regional instability. Her life exemplifies the importance of noble marriages in shaping European alliances in the Middle Ages.