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lover of peace but had frequent hostilities and wars. He was penitent, ascetic, and contemplative, but was forced to take the reins of government, during which time he had a life of action, and found himself forced into marriage in order to have an heir. However, he let unmistakable signs of great moral balance, severity with himself and indulgence and love of neighbour. He was a benefactor to churches, monasteries, and charitable causes, the care of the poor. Throughout his life, he supported
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for supporting the emperor's opponents. He did not retire, as has been said, to his Alpine domains, devoting himself in particular to the practice of personal virtues and fraternal charity. He also promoted the foundation of
Precettoria of St. Anthony of Ranverso at Buttigliera Alta, not far from the
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The spirituality of
Humbert undoubtedly blossomed in an environment of ancient Christian traditions, favoured especially by the example of his father, a pilgrim and crusader in the Holy Land, and of his tutor, Amadeus, Bishop of Lausanne. However, Humbert's life was full of contradictions: He was a
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Humbert's reign lasted forty years, and was characterized by struggles with the Holy Roman emperor, various lords and count-bishops. The main reason for conflict consisted in the patronage of the bishop of Turin by
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Humbert was venerated by many immediately after his death. Miracles were reportedly wrought through his intercession. In Aosta, he is depicted on the facade of the
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in Savoy, founded by his father. It was always with expressions of regret when duties to the family and the
Savoyard nobility called him back to political affairs.
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on 1 April 1148, where he was buried, leaving the twelve-year-old
Humbert as heir. Although still at an early age, in 1151 Humbert was betrothed to
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at the age of fifty-two, was mourned sincerely by all the people. He was the first prince of Savoy to be buried in
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133:Beatrice of Viennois
125:Gertrude of Flanders
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589:Amadeus of Lausanne
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