Lamberto, Lord of Monaco
| Lamberto Grimaldi | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1420 |
| Died | 15 March 1494 |
| Noble family | Grimaldi |
| Spouse(s) | Claudine Grimaldi |
| Father | NIcolas Grimaldi di Antibes |
| Mother | Cesarina Doria d’Oneglia |
Lamberto Grimaldi (c. 1420 – March 1494) was Lord of Monaco from 16 March 1458. He was married to his cousin Claudine Grimaldi in 1465 to secure the Grimaldi inheritance of Monaco that by the small state's constitution could only pass to male heirs. Lamberto was of the branch of the Grimaldi family which had settled in Antibes while Claudine was of the more powerful Monaco branch.
Lamberto assumed the reins of power in Monaco at a difficult time in its often vulnerable history. Lamberto fought to preserve Monaco's independence, and is said to have "handled diplomacy and the sword with equal talent".[1] He also established the Grimaldi motto "With God's help."
He and Claudine had at least six children;
- Jean (1468 – 11 October 1505)
- Louis ; deemed insane and barred from the inheritance
- Bianca
- Augustino, Bishop of Grasse (1482 – 14 April 1532)
- Françoise (died before 1523); married Luc Doria, her son Bartholomew Doria murdered her brother Lucien
- Lucien (1487 – 22 August 1523)
Notes
- ↑ The House of Grimaldi
References
- The House of Grimaldi retrieved 12 February 2007
Lamberto, Lord of Monaco Born: c. 1420 Died: 15 March 1494 | ||
| Preceded by Claudine |
Lord of Monaco 1458–1494 |
Succeeded by Jean II |
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