Lamberto, Lord of Monaco

Lambert of Monaco (* 1420, † March 15, 1494 ) from the family of Grimaldi was Seigneur of Antibes and 1457-1494 Lord of Monaco.

Lambert was the cousin of Catalano of Monaco and was married by this testament to his daughter Claudine Grimaldi ( 1451-1515 ).

According to Catalano's death a dispute erupted for control of Monaco. Lambert claimed her as the designated husband of the sole heir for themselves, but also the mother Catalanos Pomelline tried to seize power himself. They made ​​a pact against Lambert to the Doge of Genoa Peter Fregoso to assassinate Lambert. This was given protection by the French king and the king of Provence, this, however, a right of first refusal to Monaco had to admit it.

On March 16, 1458 the leading families of Monaco Lambert transferred the rule in the name of his fiancee. Pomelline had to leave Monaco. In the years 1459, 1460 and 1466 she again tried to seize power in Monaco itself, but failed in their attempts. On August 29, 1465 wedding between Lambert, Seigneur of Antibes and the 14 -year-old " Dame de Monaco " Claudine was held in Ventimiglia.

Lambert built during his reign on its own defense force for Monaco. He had - among other things by the Pensions at Menton and Roquebrune - stately on income he received from the Duke of Savoy. On February 25, 1482 Charles VIII of France introduced the fief Monaco without any feudal subjection under his personal protection - a sort of protectorate, which was an innovation in the then international law. This close alliance with France until the 20th century should have stock. The connection to Genoa, the original home of the Grimaldi was thus finally resolved. In 1483, Claudine made ​​a donation, in which she wore as a real heiress of Monaco their claims and possessions to her husband Lambert and her sons.

The couple you had 15 children, including eight sons. The oldest son Jean II (1468-1505) took over after Lambert 's death, the rule over Monaco, the third son Lucien (1481-1523) succeeded his brother 1505. Another son Augustin Grimaldi became Bishop of Grasse, taking over after Lucien's death, the rule over Monaco.

  • House Grimaldi
  • Mr. (Monaco)
  • Born in 1420
  • Died in 1494
  • Man
Catalan, Lord of Monaco Claudine, Lady of Monaco Roquebrune-sur-Argens Jean II, Lord of Monaco Lucien, Lord of Monaco Augustine Grimaldi
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