Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy

Victor Amadeus I was the Duke of Savoy and ruler of the Savoyard states from 26 July 1630 until his death in 1637. He was also known as the Lion of Susa.

8 May 1587

Born on the same birth day (8 May): David King (figure skater) • Doug Atkins • Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach • Jean Giraud • Keith Jarrett • Louis Moreau Gottschalk • Naomi Klein • Philip Bailey • Ray Whitney (ice hockey) • Sid James