Isabell di Grimaldi was born 1525 in Monaco, Monaco to GIovanni Battista di Grimaldi (1500-1577) and Magdalena Pallavicini (1502-1577) and died 27 February 1583 of unspecified causes. She married Honore of Monaco (1522-1581) 1546 JL .
Isabella Grimaldi (15?? – 1583), was Lady of Monaco by marriage to Honoré I, Lord of Monaco.[1]
Isabella was the daughter of Giovanni Battista Grimaldi, Lord of Montaudion, and Maddalena Pallavicini. She was the niece of Etienne (Stephen) Grimaldi (d. 1561), who was the regent of Honoré I during his minority (1532-1540) and continued to be the de facto ruler of Monaco until his death,[1] and the marriage between Isabella and Honoré I was arranged by Etienne.[1] The marriage took place in 1545. She was widowed in 1581.
House of Grimaldi
Great coat of arms of the House of Grimaldi.
The Grimaldi Family, with few exceptions for enemy occupations, have been primary rulers of Monaco since the 13th Century. Their family ancestry can be easily traced to many of the great noble families of Europe. See Also:
Marriage and children
In 1545 he married Isabella Grimaldi (died 1583). The couple had 4 sons;
- Virginie Grimaldi (1546-)
- Genevra Grimaldi (1548-)
- Bennedetta Claudia Grimaldi (1550-)
- Carlo II of Monaco (1555-1589) - success to father as Lord of Monaco, but died without issue.
- Elenore Grimaldi (1556-)
- Francois Grimaldi (1557-1586)
- Aurelie Grimaldi (1558-)
- Horace Grimaldi (1558-1559)
- Hippolyte Grimaldi (1559-)
- Ercole I of Monaco (1562-1604) - success to brother as Lord of Monaco - but then murdered.
- Francis Grimaldi (c1563-1581)
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Virginie Grimaldi (1546-) | |||
| Genevra Grimaldi (1548-) | |||
| Bennedetta Claudia Grimaldi (1550-) | |||
| Carlo II of Monaco (1555-1589) | |||
| Elenore Grimaldi (1556-) | |||
| Francois Grimaldi (1557-1586) | |||
| Aurelie Grimaldi (1558-) | |||
| Horace Grimaldi (1558-1559) | |||
| Hippolyte Grimaldi (1559-) | |||
| Ercole I of Monaco (1562-1604) | 24 September 1562 Monaco, Monaco | 29 November 1604 Monaco, Monaco | Maria Landi (1562-1599) |
| Francis Grimaldi (c1563-1581) | |||
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Isabelle Grimaldi (1525-1583) | 1525 Monaco, Monaco | 27 February 1583 | Honore of Monaco (1522-1581) |
Residences
See Also
- Isabelle Grimaldi
- Grimaldi Family
- Grimaldi in Monaco
Bibliography
- Pemberton, H. The History of Monaco: Past and Present. Tinsley Brothers. London: 1867. URL: https://archive.org/details/historyofmonacop00pemb
- Schwennicke, Detlev (Ed.) Europäische Stammtafeln, J.A. Stargardt Verlag, Marburg, volume II, table 201.
External Links
- wikipedia:en:Isabella Grimaldi
- Isabella Grimaldi, Geni.com, https://www.geni.com/people/Isabella-Grimaldi/6000000012714354497, retrieved 01 May 2023
- The Hare Society Website
- Monaco History
Royal Succession Chart
Isabelle Grimaldi (1525-1583) Born: 15?? Died: 1583
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| Preceded by Jeanne de Pontevès-Cabanes |
Lady Consort of Monaco 1545–1581 |
Succeeded by Maria Landi |
References
- ^ a b c Saige, Gustave (1897). Monaco: Ses Origines et Son Histoire. Imprimerie de Monaco. https://archive.org/details/monaco00saiggoog. Retrieved 8 April 2019.