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Lamberto Grimaldi d'Antibes (c1420-1494)

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  • 1458-1494: Lord of Monaco
  • Lamberto, Signore di Monaco
  • Married to Cousin

Lamberto Grimaldi d'Antibes was born circa 1420 to Niccolo Grimaldi (c1395-) and Cesarina Doria d'Oneglia (c1395-) and died 15 March 1494 Monaco, Monaco of unspecified causes. He married Claudine Grimaldi (1451-1515) 1465 JL .

Biography

Lamberto Grimaldi (c. 1420 – March 1494) was Lord of Monaco from 1465 when he was married to his distant cousin Claudine Grimaldi (1451-1515), per the wishes and legal Will and testament of her late brother,[1] Catalan, and their father.[2] Lamberto was of the branch of the Grimaldi family which had settled in Antibes while Claudine was of the more powerful Monaco branch. Grimaldi had one brother, Jean-André, in the church and another brother, Louis, in the military.[2] Grimaldi found much help and support as a ruler from his brothers[2] and, following his feud with the faction headed by Claudine's mother, Pomellina Fregoso, Lambert secured his title and an "oath of fidelity"[1] from the population of Monaco. His marriage to Claudine ensured the continuity of Monaco's rule by a Grimaldi. Claudine was nominally her brother's successor, but all power as Seigneur of Monaco was in her husband's hands and their marriage legitimized the succession for their descendants.[3] The succession was legally secured to the children of Lamberto and Claudine, in order of birth, on August 14, 1483.[2] This new succession act was actually just a confirmation of the decrees drawn up by Claudine's father and brother.[2] If only female offspring would survive, then it was decreed that such female offspring must marry a Grimaldi in order to inherit the throne.[2]

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".[4] He also established the Grimaldi motto "With God's help."[5][2] He was religious and studious, according to Bernardy, and had "studied hard" at the University of Pavia.[2]

House of Grimaldi

Great coat of arms of the 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:

Family Life

He and Claudine had at least six children:

  • Jean (1468 – 11 October 1505)
  • Louis (deemed insane and barred from the inheritance)[2]
  • 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)



Children


Offspring of Lamberto Grimaldi d'Antibes and Claudine Grimaldi (1451-1515)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Giovanni Grimaldi (1468-1505)
Luciano Grimaldi (1481-1523) 1481 22 August 1523 Monaco, Monaco Jeanne de Ponteves (1501-1523)
Augustin Grimaldi (c1470-)
Bianca Grimaldi (c1472-)
Cesarina Grimaldi (c1474-)
Filiberto Grimaldi (c1476-)
Francesca Grimaldi (c1477-)
Isabelle Grimaldi (c1478-)
Ludovico Grimaldi (c1480-)



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Royal Succession Chart

Lamberto Grimaldi d'Antibes (c1420-1494)
Born: c. 1420 Died: 15 March 1494
Preceded by
Claudine 		Lord of Monaco
1458–1494 		Succeeded by
Jean II


References

  1. ^ a b Bourgne, Marc; Shackleton, Anthea (November 1997) (in English). The History of Monaco. Dargaud. "After the defeat of Pommeline and her allies, Lambert Grimaldi, as Lord of Monaco, received an oath of fidelity from the population." 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i de Bernardy, Françoise (1961). The Princes of Monaco (English translation ed.). Monaco/London: Archives du Palais/Arthur Barker Ltd. 
  3. ^ Pemberton, H (1867). The History of Monaco: Past and Present (Google Books ed.). London: Tinsley Brothers. 
  4. ^ Diaferia, Esq., Jamie. "House of Grimaldi" (in English). Coleção Grimaldi. http://www.grimaldi.org/en/history/monaco.asp. "Claudia, a granddaughter of John, happened to have no brothers to ensure the succession. Following the succession rule, she therefore married (1465) her cousin Lambert Grimaldi of Antibes, which legitimately kept her dynasty on the throne. A younger son of the Grimaldi branch of Antibes, Lambert became lord of Monaco at a time of deep uncertainty. He was a noteworthy ruler who handled diplomacy and the sword with equal talent. Lambert bravely established the independence of Monaco, receiving widespread admiration to the point where his favorite expression, "Deo juvante" ("With God's help"), became a motto for many Grimaldis. The union proved to be a happy marriage. Politically, however, it was not an easy situation for Lambert, who had immediately to defend Monaco and nearby Menton from the tip of his sword. Taking advantage of the extinction of the first branch of Monaco, intrigues and coup attempts emerged against him. With the help of his brothers of Antibes — who rushed to Monaco's help as often as needed — Lambert repelled all attempts to destabilize or conquer Monaco. Graceful, Monaco always kept its doors open to the Grimaldi of Antibes." 
  5. ^ "Seigneur Lambert & Claudine Grimaldi: the pen is mightier than the sword" (in English) (Online). Monaco: Hello Monaco. 28 December 2018. https://www.hellomonaco.com/sightseeing/grimaldi-family/seigneur-lambert-claudine-grimaldi-the-pen-is-mightier-than-the-sword/. "he created an official motto to guide them. And it reflected a modesty flowing from sincere religious beliefs. Over 500 years later Monaco’s official motto of the House of Grimaldi is Deo Juvante — «With God’s help»." 



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