Augustine Grimaldi

Augustine of Monaco (* 1482, † April 14, 1532 in Monaco) from the family of Grimaldi was Bishop of Grasse, 1523-1532 Lord of Monaco.

Augustin Grimaldi was the fifth son of Lambert of Monaco and Claudine Grimaldi. He was abbot of the monastery of Lérins 1501 and 1505 Bishop of Grasse.

Augustine's brother Lucien Monaco had set at the beginning of his reign, that in his absence Augustin should perform the official duties. Augustin took over early in 1507 for the first time the management of Monaco, while Lucien sat in Milan in prison. Augustin turned out to be very thoughtful and prevented the attempt of the French King Louis XII. , To take over Monaco.

After the violent death of Lucien on August 22, 1523 Augustin took over the regency in Monaco instead of only one year Honoré I, the son and heir of Lucien.

His first goal in the new office was punishing the enemies of his brother. Here he is at first a little success. Andrea Doria threatened Monaco on. Barthélémy, the murderer Lucien, seeks reconciliation with Augustine, but does not want to forgive him. One day Barthélémy is found with eingeschlagenem skulls in the castle in Penna.

Due to his disputes with France provides Augustin Monaco in 1525 under the protection of Charles I of Spain.

On April 14, 1532 Augustine dies of Monaco on unexplained manner. His legacy is the ten year old Honoré I, for the first Etienne Grimaldi takes over the government.