Jean II, Lord of Monaco

Jean II of Monaco (called " The Magnificent " ) (* 1468, † October 11, 1505 in Monaco) from the family of Grimaldi was from 1494 until his death Lord of Monaco.

Jean II was the eldest of eight sons of Lambert of Monaco and Claudine Grimaldi. At the age of 26 years he joined in 1494 succeeded his father as Lord of Monaco.

In his political dealings Jean followed the example of his ancestors. He supported the French kings who move with the goal against Italy to conquer it. This objective Monaco is due to its location in the spotlight. Jean II becomes Chamberlain of the king and supreme commander of the French fleet.

Jean promotes the arts and artists, its castles in Monaco and Menton he can SHapINg gorgeous. One of the artists, which will be funded, the painter Louis Bréa.

Due to its whims, the people are not very satisfied with his ruler. In Ventimiglia he escapes just an assassination. Of the ships he conceded for the transport of grain and salt, the " Gabella tax" for this to be brought in Aix -en- Provence in court. Jean wants to be exonerated in Aix -en- Provence from jurisdiction, because he is the prince of an independent state and only the Pope could decide. He has the end in this case success, but only one of many disputes is in his reign.

In the night of 10 October 11, 1505 Jean allegedly stabbed in the Palace of Monaco in an escalating dispute by his younger brother Lucien in self-defense, which is then also be his successor.

• Mr. (Monaco)
• House Grimaldi
• Born in 1468
• Died in 1505
• Man