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Antipope Felix V

Antipope Felix V
Amadeus VIII, Count of Savoy, was nominated to follow Pope Eugene IV and was crowned Pope Felix V in 1440. His claim was not validated by most European rulers and he stepped down in 1449 to let Pope Nicholas V take over.
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