House of Grimaldi - Wikipedia
WEBThe house was founded in 1160 by Grimaldo Canella in Genoa and became the ruling house of Monaco when Francesco Grimaldi captured Monaco in 1297. Since then, every Prince of Monaco has been a member of the House of Grimaldi.
List of rulers of Monaco - Wikipedia
WEBFrançois Grimaldi seized the Rock of Monaco in 1297, starting the Grimaldi dynasty, under the Genoese sovereignty. The Grimaldis acquired Menton in 1346 and Roquebrune in 1355, enlarging their possessions.
Monarchy of Monaco - Wikipedia
WEBThe sovereign prince (French: prince de Monaco) is the monarch and head of state of the Principality of Monaco. All reigning princes and princesses have taken the name of the House of Grimaldi. When Prince Rainier III died in …
The Grimaldi Family: the Princely Family Tree of Monaco
WEBAug 10, 2021 · François Grimaldi, named “Malizia”, took possession of Monaco’s rock in 1297 thanks to a ruse (monk disguise) and gave birth to MonacoFamilyTree. After an initial consolidation period, Charles Grimaldi is appointed as the Lord of Monaco (1342), including Roquebrune and Menton.
The Monaco Royal Family Tree: Tracing the Grimaldi Dynasty
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Explore the Monaco royal family tree, tracing the lineage of the House of Grimaldi, one of the oldest ruling dynasties. Discover connections to Prince Albert and Grace Kelly in this historic family.
Seven centuries of Grimaldi rule in Monaco - HelloMonaco
WEBFeb 5, 2019 · The history of the Grimaldi dynasty dates back to January 8, 1297. That’s when Francois Grimaldi, disguised as a Franciscan monk, seized the fortress towering over the Monaco rock with his troops, in the port of Hercule.
Princely Family - Monaco Tribune
WEBHonoré II becomes the first Grimaldi to take the official title of Prince of Monaco. Raised in the gold and refinement of the court of Milan, he turns the old Monegasque fortress into an Italian palace worthy of his rank.
Grimaldi Family | Monaco, Genoa, Royalty | Britannica
WEBGrimaldi Family, one of the major families of Genoa, prominent in Guelf (pro-papal) politics and supporters of the Angevin kings of Naples. The Grimaldis became lords of Monaco in the 15th century.
Rainier I – the First Lord of Monaco - HelloMonaco
WEBJan 25, 2018 · In 1297, as the legend goes, Rainier agreed to help his stepfather, Francesco Grimaldi, take the fortress on the rock from the Genoese. Their victory marked the start of the Grimaldi reign in Monaco.
François Grimaldi, also known as “Malizia” - Gouv
WEBOn the evening of 8 January 1297, François Grimaldi, concealing his weapons under the disguise of a Franciscan monk, took the fortress of Monaco from the Ghibellines, thus beginning the Grimaldi dynasty.