Lamberto, Lord of Monaco

Lamberto Grimaldi
Spouse(s) Claudine Grimaldi
Noble family House of Grimaldi
Father NIcolas Grimaldi di Antibes
Mother Cesarina Doria d’Oneglia
Born c. 1420
Died 15 March 1494

Lamberto Grimaldi (c. 1420 – March 1494) was Lord of Monaco from 16 March 1458. He was married to his cousin Claudine Grimaldi in 1465 to secure the Grimaldi inheritance of Monaco that by the small state's constitution could only pass to male heirs. Lamberto was of the branch of the Grimaldi family which had settled in Antibes while Claudia was of the more powerful Monaco branch.

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".[1] He also established the Grimaldi motto "With God's help."

He and Claudine had at least six children;

Notes

  1. The House of Grimaldi

References

Lamberto, Lord of Monaco
Born: c.1420 Died: 15 March 1494
Preceded by
Claudine
Lord of Monaco
1458–1494
Succeeded by
Jean II