Counts of Mont'Alto

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The Counts of Mont'Alto are a noble house of Malta. The title is limited to males only. The current Count is Alfred Manduca, the 9th Count. His heir is his brother, Joseph Manduca, styled the Contino di Montalto.

[edit] Origins

The title of Count of Mont’Alto was bestowed upon Dr. Bernardo Piscopo-Macedonia LL.D in 1720 at Piacenza by Francis I Farnese, Reigning Duca di Parma.

Bernardo, being without issue, petitioned for permission to nominate one of his grand-nephews as his successor to the title, the further descent being to the male issue of his successor according to primogeniture. He also asked for permission to found a primogeniture based on the fief. The Duke of Parma gave his assent in 1724 and 1725.

[edit] Succession

Bernardo nominated his eldest grand nephew, Felice Manduca-Piscopo. Felice, the second Count of Mont’Alto, died in 1775, leaving no male issue, where upon his brother, Salvatore Manduca-Piscopo petitioned Ferdinand I, Duke of Parma for permission to inherit the title. This request was granted on 28 December 1776.

Since then, the title has descended through the male line according to primogeniture.

[edit] References

  • Said Vassallo, C.M., Unpublished research papers.
  • Said Vassallo, C.M.,Charles Said-Vassallo's Research site and Maltese Nobility web site.
  • Montalto, J., "The Nobles of Malta-1530-1800", Midsea Books Ltd, Malta, 1980.
  • Burkes Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage of the UK.- 1914 ed.
  • Cassar Desain, Marchese L.A., " Genealogia della famiglia Testaferrata di Malta." Malta, 1880.
  • Gauci,C.A.," The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta", Gulf Publishing Ltd, Malta, 1981.
  • Gauci,C.A.," The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta, * Volume Two", Publishers Enterprises Group (PEG) Ltd, 1992.
  • Gauci,C.A and Mallet, P.,"The Palaeologos Family- A Genealogical Review" ,Publishers Enterprises Group (PEG) Ltd, 1985
  • Gauci, C.A.," A Guide to the Maltese Nobility", Publishers Enterprise Group (PEG) Ltd, Malta, 1986.
  • Giles Ash, S., "The Nobility of Malta", Publishers Enterprises Group (PEG) Ltd, 1988.
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