Rainier I of Monaco, Lord of Cagnes
| Rainier I | |
|---|---|
| Lord of Cagnes | |
 Rainier I of Monaco. | |
| Born | c. 1267 Genoa, Republic of Genoa |
| Died | 1314 (aged 46–47) Naples, Kingdom of Naples[source?] |
| Noble family | Grimaldi |
| Spouse(s) | Salvatica del Carretto Andriola Grillo[1] |
| Issue | |
| Father | Lanfranco Grimaldi[2] |
| Mother | Aurelia del Carretto |
Rainier I of Monaco (1267–1314) was the first sovereign Grimaldi ruler of the area now known as Monaco. He also held the title of Lord of Cagnes. Cagnes was the town where in 1309 he established a stronghold, today known as the Château Grimaldi Additionally, he was Baron of San Demetrio (Kingdom of Naples). He was the eldest of the three sons of Lanfranco Grimaldi, French Vicar of Provence, by his wife, Aurelia del Carretto (who later remarried her husband's cousin, François Grimaldi).[3]
In 1304, he was appointed Admiral of France after winning the Battle of Zierikzee.[4]
He married twice: firstly, Salvatica del Carretto, daughter of Giacomo del Carretto, Margrave of Finale.[5] They had four children:
- Charles I, his successor.
- Vinciguerra, who married Costanza Ruffa.
- Salvaggia, who married Gabriele Vento.
- Luca, Lord of Villefranche; married firstly Tedise, daughter of Daniel Cybo, and secondly Caterina Caracciolo.[6]
Secondly, Rainier I married Andriola Grillo. This marriage was childless.[7]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ https://madmonaco.blogspot.com/2009/08/rainier-i-lord-of-monaco.html
- ↑ https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/monaco-styles-and-titles/
- ↑ https://grokipedia.com/page/Rainier_I_of_Monaco,_Lord_of_Cagnes
- ↑ "Monaco: Hidden Treasures in the Playground of the Rich | J Craft". j-craftboats.com. Archived from the original on 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ "Rainier I of Monaco, Lord of Cagnes Biography | Pantheon". pantheon.world. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
- ↑ www.myheritage.it https://www.myheritage.it/names/raniero_grimaldi?srsltid=AfmBOopcTpT7RUPRN8JWicHmSTue_X7V5VSuh6X9azuQvBMaWEHmm9JB. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
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