The Count of Savoy was a title held by the rulers of the historical region of Savoy, located in the western Alps. This title emerged in the 11th century and was associated with the powerful House of Savoy, which played a significant role in the politics of medieval Europe. The Counts expanded their territory through strategic marriages and military conquests. Over time, the title evolved, and the House of Savoy became the Duke of Savoy in the 15th century. The dynasty eventually produced kings, including the first king of a unified Italy in the 19th century. The legacy of the Counts remains influential in the region's history.