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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Chapter 1.                ANTIBES. 2

A.         SEIGNEURS d'ANTIBES.. 2

B.         SEIGNEURS d'ANTIBES et de CAGNES, co-SEIGNEURS de MENTON (GRIMALDI) 4

C.        SEIGNEURS de GRASSE.. 14

Chapter 2.                FREJUS. 17

A.         VICOMTES de FREJUS.. 17

Chapter 3.                NICE. 18

A.         MONACO (GRIMALDI) 19

B.         GRIMALDI FAMILY in NICE.. 51

C.        SEIGNEURS de ROQUEBRUNE.. 55

Chapter 4.                VENCE. 56

A.         11th CENTURY FAMILIES in VENCE.. 57

B.         SEIGNEURS de BEUIL (GRIMALDI) 69

Chapter 5.                VENTIMIGLIA. 75

A.         CONTI di VENTIMIGLIA.. 75

B.         VENTIMIGLIA FAMILY in PROVENCE, LIGURIA, and the KINGDOM of SICILY.. 87

C.        COMTES de TENDE.. 102

D.        SEIGNEURS de LA BRIGUE.. 116

 

 

 

The present document shows the nobility in the south-eastern area of the county of Provence, centred on Nice and the area now known as the Côte d’Azur. 

 

 

Chapter 1.    ANTIBES

 

 

A.      SEIGNEURS d'ANTIBES

 

 

The county of Antibes was bound to the east by the county of Vence, to the south by the Mediterranean, to the north by the county of Glandevez, and to the west by the county of Fréjus[1]

 

 

1.         RODOARDSeigneur d´Antibes (half).  A 12th century manuscript records that "Rodoardus" was granted "dominium medietatis Antipolitani episcopatus" by "comite Arelatensi"[2]m ---.  Rodoard & his wife had three children: 

a)         GAUCERAN .  A 12th century manuscript names "Gaucerannum…et Guillelmum Gruetam" as the two sons of "Rodoardus", adding that Gauceran received one half of "Vallis-Auree" and later was granted the other half of "episcopatus" by "predicto comite"[3]Seigneur d´Antibesm ---.  The name of Gauceran´s wife is not known.  Gauceran & his wife had two children: 

i)          GUILLAUME Gauceran (-after 1056).  A 12th century manuscript names "Guillelmum Gaucerannum et Aldebertum episcopus" as the two sons of "Gaucerannus", adding that Guillaume divided "Vallis-Auree" with his brother[4].  "Aldebertus…Antipolitanus episcopus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 1028, witnessed by "Guillelmo filio Gauceranno…"[5].  “Guillelmo Gauceranno Fideique uxori mee...et filiis nostris Gozfredo episcopo, Raimbaldo et Aldeberto...et...Aldebertus episcopus germanus meus" donated “Muginum...castrum” to Lérins by charter dated 1056[6]m FOI, daughter of --- (-after 1056).  “Guillelmo Gauceranno Fideique uxori mee...et filiis nostris Gozfredo episcopo, Raimbaldo et Aldeberto...et...Aldebertus episcopus germanus meus" donated “Muginum...castrum” to Lérins by charter dated 1056[7].  Guillaume & his wife had five children: 

(a)       GUILLAUME Lombard .  A 12th century manuscript names "Guillelmus Lombardus" as the son of "Guillelmum Gaucerannum"[8]m ---.  The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known.  Guillaume & his wife had one child: 

(1)       FOULQUES .  A 12th century manuscript names "Guillelmus Lombardus…Fulco filius eius"[9]

(b)       RAIMBAUD .  “Guillelmo Gauceranno Fideique uxori mee...et filiis nostris Gozfredo episcopo, Raimbaldo et Aldeberto...et...Aldebertus episcopus germanus meus" donated “Muginum...castrum” to Lérins by charter dated 1056[10]

(c)       GEOFFROY .  “Guillelmo Gauceranno Fideique uxori mee...et filiis nostris Gozfredo episcopo, Raimbaldo et Aldeberto...et...Aldebertus episcopus germanus meus" donated “Muginum...castrum” to Lérins by charter dated 1056[11]

(d)       AUDEBERT .  “Guillelmo Gauceranno Fideique uxori mee...et filiis nostris Gozfredo episcopo, Raimbaldo et Aldeberto...et...Aldebertus episcopus germanus meus" donated “Muginum...castrum” to Lérins by charter dated 1056[12]

(e)       daughter .  A 12th century manuscript records that "Guillelmum Gaucerannum…filia" married "Aldeberto de Rocaforte"[13]m AUDEBERT de Roquefort, son of ---. 

ii)         AUDEBERT (-after 1056).  A 12th century manuscript names "Guillelmum Gaucerannum et Aldebertum episcopus" as the two sons of "Gaucerannus", adding that Guillaume divided "Vallis-Auree" with his brother[14].  Bishop of Antibes.  "Aldebertus…Antipolitanus episcopus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 1028, witnessed by "Guillelmo filio Gauceranno…"[15].  “Guillelmo Gauceranno Fideique uxori mee...et filiis nostris Gozfredo episcopo, Raimbaldo et Aldeberto...et...Aldebertus episcopus germanus meus" donated “Muginum...castrum” to Lérins by charter dated 1056[16]

b)         GUILLAUME "Grueta" .  A 12th century manuscript names "Gaucerannum…et Guillelmum Gruetam" as the two sons of "Rodoardus", adding that Gauceran received one quarter of "Vallis-Auree"[17]m ---.  The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known.  Guillaume & his wife had one child: 

i)          daughter .  A 12th century manuscript records that "Guillelmus Grueta…filiam" married "Beraldo de Mogino", adding that "nepotes Guillelmi de Claromonte Isnardo cum filio suo Raimundo et consobrini eius Bertrannus et Petrus frater eius" donated their share of "Valle-Aurea" to Lérins abbey[18]m BERAUD de Mogino, son of ---. 

c)         ODA .  A 12th century manuscript names "Odam" as the daughter of "Rodoardus", adding that she married "Signerio" with one fourth of "Vallis-Auree" as her dowry[19]m SIGNER, son of ---.  Signer & his wife had two children: 

i)          daughter .  A 12th century manuscript records that "Signerius ab Oda…filias" married "unam Aldeario de Maganosc…alterma Guillelmo de Claramonte", adding that "Fulco nepos predicti Aldearii et fratres eius Petrus Crispus…monachus…atque Isnardus" donated their share of "Valle-Aurea" to Lérins abbey[20]m ALDEAIRE de Maganosc, son of ---. 

ii)         daughter .  A 12th century manuscript records that "Signerius ab Oda…filias" married "unam Aldeario de Maganosc…alterma Guillelmo de Claramonte", adding that "nepotes Guillelmi de Claromonte Isnardo cum filio suo Raimundo et consobrini eius Bertrannus et Petrus frater eius" donated their share of "Valle-Aurea" to Lérins abbey[21]m GUILLAUME de Clermont, son of ---. 

 

 

 

B.      SEIGNEURS d'ANTIBES et de CAGNES, co-SEIGNEURS de MENTON (GRIMALDI)

 

 

ANTONIO Grimaldi, son of RANIERO [I] Grimaldi & his first wife --- (-[1358])Père Anselme names Antonio as a younger son of Rainerio [I] Grimaldi and as ancestor of the “seigneurs d’Antibes et de Corbon[22].  His parentage is confirmed by the 27 Mar 1344 charter quoted below.  A charter dated 2 Feb 1341 records a treaty between “domini Symonis Boccanegre...Januensium ducis...” and “domini Karoli de Grimaldis militis [...Gabrieli de Grimaldis quondam Ghasparis], Antonii de Grimaldis...”, including rights in “terra Monaco castro...terra Rochebrune...Castro Francho[23].  Co-seigneur de Monaco: a charter dated 5 Aug 1342 records the response of “dominorum Antonii de Grimaldis, Gabrielis de Grimaldis, condominis dicti castri de Monacho et Luquini de Grimaldis, alias dicti Rubei, vicarii dicti loci” to a summons from the Niçois relating to rights at sea[24].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily ordered payments to “Carolo de Grimaldis militi et Antonio de Grimaldis” for “manutencionis custodie castri Monaci” by charter dated 3 Jun 1343[25].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily confirmed the offices of “vicariorum nostrorum comitatuum Provincie e Forcalquerii” granted to “Caroli de Grimaldis de Janua et Antonii de Grimaldis fratrum” by her grandfather by charter dated 27 Mar 1344[26].  Co-seigneur de Monaco: “Charles Grimaldi chevalier seigneur de Menton et Antoine Grimaldi” acknowledged holding “les biens, terre, château...de Monaco par indivis entre eux et par moitié” by charter dated 29 Jun 1352[27]

m CATERINA Doria, daughter of ---.  Père Anselme records her family origin and marriage[28].  The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified. 

Antonio & his wife had five children: 

1.         NICOLAS Grimaldi (-after 19 Apr 1346).  “Nobilis vir Manuel Venti de Janua dominus in parte castri de Menthono...Raffi Venti fratris sui et...Arahoni Venti nepotis sui, filii quondam...Andaroni Venti, condominorum...dicti castri Menthoni” granted “castrum de Menthono et territorium ipsius” to “domino Karolo de Grimaldis militis de Janua”, in the presence of “...Nicholoxio de Grimaldis filio domini Anthonii de Grimaldi de Janua”, by charter dated 19 Apr 1346[29]

2.         MARCO (-after 15 Jul 1392).  A charter dated 4 Apr 1368 records instructions to “Marchum de Grimaldis, nomine procuratorio...domini Raynerii” for armaments at Nice when Louis Duc d’Anjou attacked Tarascon, in the presence of “Luca de Grimaldis, Johanne de Grimaldis, quondam Anthonioti...[30].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily confirmed that “Raynerius de Grimaldis de Janua miles” sold “medietatem castri de Canea [Cagnes], de bajulia Villenove” to “Marchus et Lucas de Grimaldis de Janua fratres...cambellani...nostri” by charter dated 8 Nov 1371[31]Co-seigneur de Menton: the inhabitants of Menton swore homage to “Marchus et Luchas de Grimaldis fratres domini novissimi castri...de Mentono”, after buying their interest from “Georgium de Carreto natum...domini Manuelis de Carreto marchionis Saonensis et Cravexane, dominique Olivensis”, by charter dated 30 Aug 1382[32].  A charter dated 15 Jul 1392 records a dispute between Genoa and “dominis Raynerio, Marco et Luce de Grimaldis dominis...Mentoni” regarding the privileges of Monaco and certain duties they had imposed[33]m SIBILLA di Saluzzo, daughter of ---.  Père Anselme records her family origin and marriage[34].  The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified.  Marco & his wife had three children: 

a)         HONORE Grimaldi (-[8 Sep 1433/Mar 1437], bur Nice Franciscan church).  Co-seigneur de Menton.  Saige records his parentage, noting that he died childless[35].  The inhabitants of Menton swore homage to the sons of Marco and Luca Grimaldi, who had divided the seigneurie de Menton (each taking one-twelfth) with the sons of Ranieri Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco (who shared the other half), by charter dated to before 16 Feb 1424[36]Nicolaus de Grimaldis condominus Mentoni, ac ipse Nicolaus et Obertus de Grimaldis quondam domini Luce, civis Janue, procuratores...Ambrosii, Georgii et Honorati de Grimaldis condominorum Mentoni et Rochebrune” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” swore allegiance to Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan by charter dated 6 Oct 1428[37]Saige records that, when Honoré died, his twelfth share in the seigneurie de Menton passed to his first cousin Nicolas Grimaldi[38].  The testament of Honoré Grimaldi, dated 8 Sep 1433, chose burial in the Franciscan church of Nice[39].  A charter dated 27 Mar 1437, issued by “Thomas dux” [Tommaso di Campo Fregoso Doge of Genoa], records that, on the deaths of “Georgius et Honoratus...Marci heredes, sine liberis discedentes”, their properties were inherited by “natis...quondam Luce[40]m MARIETTE de Bouliers, daughter of --- (-after 4 Jul 1437, bur Nice Franciscan church).  Saige records her family origin and marriage[41].  [Père Anselme names Marie Lascaris, daughter of Guillaume Pierre [III] Lascaris Comte de Tende, as wife of Honoré Grimaldi (no source cited)[42].  This suggestion is chronologically unlikely given Guillaume Pierre [III]’s death in [1358/63] and his 8 Apr 1358 testament which names his five daughters (none named Mariette)[43].  Gioffredo, in one passage, suggests that Honoré Grimaldi’s wife belonged to a later generation of the Lascaris family, naming “Antonio Lascaris conte di Tenda...Marietta sua figlia avuta da Margarita del Caretto dei Marchesi del Finale” as his wife (no source cited)[44].  This passage is confused as “Margherita di Caretto” was recorded elsewhere as the wife of Antonio’s son, Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende.  From a chronological point of view, it also seems unlikely that Honoré Grimaldi’s wife was the daughter of Antonio, given the chronology of his son Honoré (married “before [1450/55?]”, died 1474 leaving a minor son and heir).  Gioffredo’s suggestion in any case seems disproved by the testament of Honoré Lascaris, dated 4 Feb 1474, which bequeathed property to “...sue sorelle figlie della fu Marietta...Catterina, Leonetta, Emeria e Margarita...[45], whereas Honoré Grimaldi died childless (unless the four children were born to Honoré’s wife by an otherwise unrecorded earlier marriage, although that also seems chronologically improbable).  In another passage, Gioffredo suggests yet another parentage for Honoré Grimaldi’s wife, recording that the testament of “Marietta Lascaris figlia Luchino Lascaris Signore di Tenda”, wife of Honoré Grimaldi, dated 4 Jul 1437, chose burial in the Franciscan church of Nice[46].] 

b)         GEORGES Grimaldi (-[6 Oct 1428/Mar 1437]).  Co-seigneur de Menton.  Saige records his parentage[47].  The inhabitants of Menton swore homage to the sons of Marco and Luca Grimaldi, who had divided the seigneurie de Menton (each taking one-twelfth) with the sons of Ranieri Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco (who shared the other half), by charter dated to before 16 Feb 1424[48]Nicolaus de Grimaldis condominus Mentoni, ac ipse Nicolaus et Obertus de Grimaldis quondam domini Luce, civis Janue, procuratores...Ambrosii, Georgii et Honorati de Grimaldis condominorum Mentoni et Rochebrune” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” swore allegiance to Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan by charter dated 6 Oct 1428[49]Saige records that, on his death, his twelfth share in the seigneurie de Menton passed to his three surviving first cousins Nicolas, Philippe and Pierre Grimaldi[50].  A charter dated 27 Mar 1437, issued by “Thomas dux” [Tommaso di Campo Fregoso Doge of Genoa], records that, on the deaths of “Georgius et Honoratus...Marci heredes, sine liberis discedentes”, their properties were inherited by “natis...quondam Luce[51]m ISABELLA Fieschi, daughter of ---.  Saige records her family origin and marriage[52].  Georges & his wife had three children: 

i)          CATHERINE Grimaldi .  Saige records her parentage and marriage, noting in a later passage that René d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed the daughters of Georges Grimaldi in their father’s inheritance by charters dated 1438 and 1439, despite his property having been transferred to his first cousins, the dispute being submitted to arbitration in 1441, the judgment dated Apr 1444 establishing the shares of each party[53]m (before 1438?) PIERRE Lascaris de Tende, son of ANTOINE Lascaris Comte de Tende & his wife ---. 

ii)         BARTHOLOMEE Grimaldi .  Saige records her parentage and marriage, noting in a later passage that René d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed the daughters of Georges Grimaldi in their father’s inheritance by charters dated 1438 and 1439, despite his property having been transferred to his first cousins, the dispute being submitted to arbitration in 1441, the judgment dated Apr 1444 establishing the shares of each party[54]m (before 1438) NICCOLÒ di Ceva, son of ---. 

iii)        SALVAGINE Grimaldi .  Saige records her parentage noting that René d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed the daughters of Georges Grimaldi in their father’s inheritance by charters dated 1438 and 1439, despite his property having been transferred to his first cousins, the dispute being submitted to arbitration in 1441, the judgment dated Apr 1444 establishing the shares of each party[55]

c)         ARGENTINE Grimaldi .  Saige records her parentage and marriage[56]m GASPARD Seigneur de Ripalta, son of ---. 

3.         LUCAS Grimaldi (-1409).  A charter dated 4 Apr 1368 records instructions to “Marchum de Grimaldis, nomine procuratorio...domini Raynerii” for armaments at Nice when Louis Duc d’Anjou attacked Tarascon, in the presence of “Luca de Grimaldis, Johanne de Grimaldis, quondam Anthonioti...[57].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily confirmed that “Raynerius de Grimaldis de Janua miles” sold “medietatem castri de Canea [Cagnes], de bajulia Villenove” to “Marchus et Lucas de Grimaldis de Janua fratres...cambellani...nostri” by charter dated 8 Nov 1371[58]Co-seigneur de Menton: the inhabitants of Menton swore homage to “Marchus et Luchas de Grimaldis fratres domini novissimi castri...de Mentono”, after buying their interest from “Georgium de Carreto natum...domini Manuelis de Carreto marchionis Saonensis et Cravexane, dominique Olivensis”, by charter dated 30 Aug 1382[59].  A charter dated 15 Jul 1392 records a dispute between Genoa and “dominis Raynerio, Marco et Luce de Grimaldis dominis...Mentoni” regarding the privileges of Monaco and certain duties they had imposed[60].  “...Luca de’Grimaldi signor de Cagna...” participated in the 1400 expedition to recapture the monastery of S. Onorato from Genoese corsairs[61]m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Lucas’s wife has not been identified.  Lucas & his wife had [six] children: 

a)         NICOLAS Grimaldi ([1385/95?]-[2 Feb 1449/1452]).  The inhabitants of Menton swore homage to the sons of Marco and Luca Grimaldi, who had divided the seigneurie de Menton (each taking one-twelfth) with the sons of Ranieri Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco (who shared the other half), by charter dated to before 16 Feb 1424[62]

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b)         PHILIPPE Grimaldi (-before 1464).  Saige records his parentage[63].  The inhabitants of Menton swore homage to the sons of Marco and Luca Grimaldi, who had divided the seigneurie de Menton (each taking one-twelfth) with the sons of Ranieri Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco (who shared the other half), by charter dated to before 16 Feb 1424[64]m MARGUERITE de Franco, daughter of --- (-after 12 Nov 1464).  Lambert Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco acquired another twelfth share in Menton from the succession of “son oncle Philippe”, sold by “le fils de celui-ci Honoré Grimaldi et sa mère Marguerite de Franco”, by charter dated 12 Nov 1464[65].  Philippe & his wife had one child: 

i)          HONORE Grimaldi .  Lambert Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco acquired another twelfth share in Menton from the succession of “son oncle Philippe”, sold by “le fils de celui-ci Honoré Grimaldi et sa mère Marguerite de Franco”, by charter dated 12 Nov 1464[66]

c)         PIERRE GrimaldiThe inhabitants of Menton swore homage to the sons of Marco and Luca Grimaldi, who had divided the seigneurie de Menton (each taking one-twelfth) with the sons of Ranieri Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco (who shared the other half), by charter dated to before 16 Feb 1424[67]Ambrosius de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, ex dominis Mentoni...” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” divided their territories, in the presence of “militum dominorum Ludovici de Grimaldis domini vallis Massoyinis, Johannis de Grimaldis ex dominis Antipoli et Petri de Grimaldis, nati...domini de Boleo, parentum et affinium dictorum fratrum”, by charter dated 13/14 May 1427[68].  “...Domino Ambrosio de Grimaldis ex dominis Mentoni, Petro de Grimaldis quondam domine Luce...” witnessed the charter dated 21 Dec 1428 under which Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan guaranteed rights of the inhabitants of Monaco[69]m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Pierre’s wife has not been identified.  Pierre & his wife had one child: 

i)          LUCAS Grimaldi (-after 14 Nov 1491).  Siège records his parentage[70]Co-seigneur de Menton.  “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” appointed “dominum Johannem Andream de Grimaldis eiusdem fratrem, legum studentem, necnon...Lucham Lanterum de Vintimilio” to negotiate an alliance with “domino Johanne Filipo de Flisco Lavanie comite...et Januensium armirato...”, in the presence of “domino Lucha de Grimaldis condomino Menthoni, utriusque juris doctore...”, by charter dated 15 Feb 1458[71]Pomellina retired to Menton in “la Maison des Seigneurs”, from where she fomented opposition to Lambert culminating in the Feb 1466 rebellion against his rule in Menton and Roquebrune, supported by Savoy which acquired suzerainty over the towns by charter dated 26/27 Feb 1466[72].  Menton was soon recaptured from the duke of Savoy, and the inhabitants swore allegiance to “domino Lamberto et domino Luce de Grimaldis...dominorum Mentoni” by charter dated 1 Jun 1466[73]A charter dated May 1486 records instructions from “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” to “Jhoanni filio meo” on leaving for France on the occasion of his marriage, naming “monsignor de Bresa tuo socero...monsignor de Grassa mio fradelo et tuo patruo...lo segnor de Antipoli mio nepote et figliolo...Celestino mio nepote...Raynaudo mio nepote...domino Luca de Grimaldo mio cosino...mio fradelo domino fratre Lodixio...[74]Milite juris utriusque doctori domino Luce de Grimaldis civi Janue” acknowledged receiving payment from “dominum Lambertum de Grimaldis dominum Monaci et Rochebrune ac dicti loci Mentoni pro aliis undecim partibus” for the sale of one-twelfth of “castri et juridictionis Mentoni”, following the arbitration of “nobilem  Lucam de Grimaldis, quondam domini Luce, mercatorem, cive Janue”, by charter dated 14 Nov 1491[75]

d)         JEAN Grimaldi (-after 14 May 1427).  The inhabitants of Menton swore homage to the sons of Marco and Luca Grimaldi, who had divided the seigneurie de Menton (each taking one-twelfth) with the sons of Ranieri Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco (who shared the other half), by charter dated to before 16 Feb 1424[76]Ambrosius de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, ex dominis Mentoni...” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” divided their territories, in the presence of “militum dominorum Ludovici de Grimaldis domini vallis Massoyinis, Johannis de Grimaldis ex dominis Antipoli et Petri de Grimaldis, nati...domini de Boleo, parentum et affinium dictorum fratrum”, by charter dated 13/14 May 1427[77]Saige records that, when Jean died, his twelfth share in the seigneurie de Menton passed to his older brother Nicolas[78]

e)         [OBERT Grimaldi (-after 6 Oct 1482).  Nicolaus de Grimaldis condominus Mentoni, ac ipse Nicolaus et Obertus de Grimaldis quondam domini Luce, civis Janue, procuratores...Ambrosii, Georgii et Honorati de Grimaldis condominorum Mentoni et Rochebrune” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” swore allegiance to Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan by charter dated 6 Oct 1428[79].  Was “Obertus” in this document an error for “Petrus” or “Johannes”?  No other reference has been found to Obert, son of Lucas or another co-seigneur de Menton of this name.] 

f)          MADELEINE Grimaldi Saige names “Madeleine Grimaldi d’Antibes, mariée à René Lascaris coseigneur de la Briga[80]m RENE Lascaris, son of ---. 

4.         GIOVANNI Grimaldi (-after 4 Apr 1368).  A charter dated 4 Apr 1368 records instructions to “Marchum de Grimaldis, nomine procuratorio...domini Raynerii” for armaments at Nice when Louis Duc d’Anjou attacked Tarascon, in the presence of “Luca de Grimaldis, Johanne de Grimaldis, quondam Anthonioti...[81]

5.         ARGENTINA Grimaldi .  Saige records her parentage and marriage[82]m MORUELLO Marchese di Malaspina, son of ---. 

 

 

NICOLAS Grimaldi, son of LUCAS Grimaldi & his wife --- ([1385/95?]-[2 Feb 1449/1452]).  His estimated birth date is suggested by the family’s chronology.  The inhabitants of Menton swore homage to the sons of Marco and Luca Grimaldi, who had divided the seigneurie de Menton (each taking one-twelfth) with the sons of Ranieri Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco (who shared the other half), by charter dated to before 16 Feb 1424[83]Nicolaus de Grimaldis condominus Mentoni, ac ipse Nicolaus et Obertus de Grimaldis quondam domini Luce, civis Janue, procuratores...Ambrosii, Georgii et Honorati de Grimaldis condominorum Mentoni et Rochebrune” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” swore allegiance to Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan by charter dated 6 Oct 1428[84]Saige records that, on the deaths of his brother Jean and his first cousin Honoré Grimaldi, Nicolas acquired two further twelfth shares in the seigneurie de Menton, and later also inherited the share of his first cousin Georges Grimaldi[85]Seigneur d’Antibes.  The testament of Nicolas Grimaldi, dated 2 Feb [1448/49], named his son Gaspard as his heir and bequeathed property to his sons Lambert, Jean-André and Louis, in particular bequeathing either the seigneurie de Cagnes or his share in Menton to his son Lambert, the litigation which followed being settled by charter dated 24 Jan [1452/53][86].  He is named as deceased in the 4 Jan 1457 testament quoted below. 

m SESTARINE Doria, daughter of ---.  The testament of Sestarine Doria, dated 12 Mar [1428/29], named her sons Lambert and Gaspard as her heirs, and named her eight daughters, also bequeathing property to “[la] gouvernante” of Lambert[87]

Nicolas & his wife had eleven children: 

1.         GASPARD Grimaldi (-1466).  The testament of Sestarine Doria, dated 12 Mar [1428/29], named her sons Lambert and Gaspard as her heirs, and named her eight daughters[88].  Co-Seigneur d’Antibes.  Jean d’Anjou Duke of Calabria Governor of Genoa named scutiferum nostrum Gasparem de Grimaldis condominum Antipolis” as “Portus-Mauritii...vicario” by charter dated 14 Jul 1458[89].  His parentage is confirmed by a letter sent from René d’Anjou King of Sicily to “Lamberto de Grimaldis Monaci domino” which names “frater tuus dominus Antipolis[90]Saige records that Gaspard and Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende agreed a division of territories inherited from the Grimaldi family by charter dated 1463[91]m (contract 29 Jun 1450) MARGUERITE Lascaris de Tende, daughter of ANTOINE Lascaris de Tende & his wife ---.  This couple’s marriage contract is dated 29 Jun 1450[92].  Gaspard & his wife had children: 

a)         NICOLAS Grimaldi (-after 26 Jun 1486).  Seigneur d’AntibesA charter dated May 1486 records instructions from “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” to “Jhoanni filio meo” on leaving for France on the occasion of his marriage, naming “monsignor de Bresa tuo socero...monsignor de Grassa mio fradelo et tuo patruo...lo segnor de Antipoli mio nepote et figliolo...Celestino mio nepote...Raynaudo mio nepote...domino Luca de Grimaldo mio cosino...mio fradelo domino fratre Lodixio...[93]The marriage contract between “Johannem de Grimaldis...” and “domicellam Anthoniam de Sabaudia filiam naturalem...Philippi de Sabaudia...”, naming “Nicolaus de Grimaldis dominus d’Antibol...” as guarantors, is dated 26 Jun 1486[94]

-        SEIGNEURS d’ANTIBES[95]

2.         LAMBERT Grimaldi ([1418/25]-Menton 15 Mar 1494).  The testament of Sestarine Doria, dated 12 Mar [1428/29], named her sons Lambert and Gaspard as her heirs, and bequeathed property to “[la] gouvernante” of Lambert[96]Co-Seigneur d'Antibes et de Menton.  Seigneur de Monaco

-        SEIGNEURS de MONACO

3.         MARIE Grimaldim HUGUES de Villeneuve Seigneur de Vence, son of ---.  Hugues & his wife had one child

a)         RENAUD de Villeneuve (-after 30 Oct 1487).  A charter dated May 1486 records instructions from “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” to “Jhoanni filio meo” on leaving for France on the occasion of his marriage, naming “monsignor de Bresa tuo socero...monsignor de Grassa mio fradelo et tuo patruo...lo segnor de Antipoli mio nepote et figliolo...Celestino mio nepote...Raynaudo mio nepote...domino Luca de Grimaldo mio cosino...mio fradelo domino fratre Lodixio...[97]The marriage contract between “Johannem de Grimaldis...” and “domicellam Anthoniam de Sabaudia filiam naturalem...Philippi de Sabaudia...”, naming “Nicolaus de Grimaldis dominus d’Antibol, Celestinus ex comitibus Vintimilii et Raynaldus de Vilanova dominus Vencii” as guarantors, is dated 26 Jun 1486[98].  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...Rainaudo de Villanova condomino Vencie...[99]

4.         YOLANDE Grimaldi (-after 18 Apr 1477).  Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a letter dated 3 Sep 1461 from Lodovico di Campo Fregoso Doge of Genoa to Lambert Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco which records that Giacopo di Campo Fregoso had married “Andiola Doria fille de Yolandine Grimaldi, sœur de Lambert, et de Jean Doria des seigneurs d’Oneille[100]A charter dated 18 Apr 1477 related to payment of dowry by “Lamberto de’Grimaldi signor di Monaco” for “Violantina sua sorella maritata a Giovanni Doria del fu Bartolomeo de’signori d’Oneglia”, with the advice of “Luchino dei Conti di Ventimiglia consignore della Briga...e di Rainaldo di Villanova consignore de Venza...suoi parenti”, in the presence of “Giacomo di Campo fregoso ed Andiola Doria figlia dei predicti Giovanni Doria, e Violantina Grimalda sua moglie[101]m GIOVANNI Doria, son of BARTOLOMEO Doria & his wife --- (-after 18 Apr 1477). 

5.         six daughters .  The testament of Sestarine Doria, dated 12 Mar [1428/29], named her sons Lambert and Gaspard as her heirs, and named her eight daughters[102]

6.         JEAN ANDRE Grimaldi (-1 Jul 1505).  Jean-André was not named in the 12 Mar [1428/29] testament of Sestarine Doria, cited above: either he was born to her after that date or he was born from a second otherwise unrecorded marriage of his father.  Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” appointed “dominum Johannem Andream de Grimaldis eiusdem fratrem, legum studentem, necnon...Lucham Lanterum de Vintimilio” to negotiate an alliance with “domino Johanne Filipo de Flisco Lavanie comite...et Januensium armirato...”, in the presence of “domino Lucha de Grimaldis condomino Menthoni, utriusque juris doctore...”, by charter dated 15 Feb 1458[103].  A charter dated 13 Jun 1461 records instructions given by “Lambertus de Grimaldis Monici domino” to “miser Johanni Andrea de Grimaldo et Antonio, ex comitibus Vintimilii, condomino Castellarii, fratello et cugino mei” for their mission to the court of Savoy[104].  “Iohannem Andream de Grimaldis civitatis Vintimilii nomine...domini Lamberti eius fratris” swore allegiance to Francesco Sforza Duke of Milan by charter dated 19 Jun 1464[105].  Elected Bishop of Ventimiglia: “Dominus Johannes Andreas de Grimaldi” renounced various rights after his election as bishop of Ventimiglia by charter dated 21 Jan 1468[106].  Menton was captured by the duke of Milan: “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” appointed “dominum Johannem Andream de Grimaldis juris utriusque doctorem fratrem suum” as proxy to reclaim Menton from Galeazzo Maria Sforza Duke of Milan by charter dated 19 Jul 1470[107].  Bishop of Grasse 1483.  A charter dated May 1486 records instructions from “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” to “Jhoanni filio meo” on leaving for France on the occasion of his marriage, naming “monsignor de Bresa tuo socero...monsignor de Grassa mio fradelo et tuo patruo...lo segnor de Antipoli mio nepote et figliolo...Celestino mio nepote...Raynaudo mio nepote...domino Luca de Grimaldo mio cosino...mio fradelo domino fratre Lodixio...[108]The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, named “dominus episcopus Grassensis eius frater” as executor[109]

 

 

 

C.      SEIGNEURS de GRASSE

 

 

1.         GAUCERANm ---.  The name of Gauceran´s wife is not known.  Gauceran & his wife had one child: 

a)         GUILLAUME (-after 1056).  His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1056 under which his wife "Fida" donated property "in territorio Grasse" to Lérins, with the advice of "viri mei Guillelmi, filii domni Gauceranni"[110].  "Guillelmus et uxor mea Fida" granted property "in castro…Mugins" to "fidelem nostrum…Bernardum" by charter dated May 1047[111].  "Domnus Guillelmus Gaucerannus et uxor sua Fides et filii sui…senior Gozfredus, qui nuper fuit ordinatus episcopus, et Raimbaldus juvenis, et puer Aldebertus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated to [1056][112]m FIDA, daughter of --- (-after 1056).  "Guillelmus et uxor mea Fida" granted property "in castro…Mugins" to "fidelem nostrum…Bernardum" by charter dated May 1047[113].  "Fida" donated property "in territorio Grasse" to Lérins, with the advice of "viri mei Guillelmi, filii domni Gauceranni", by charter dated 1056, signed by "filii…eorum Gauzfredus et Guacerannus"[114].  "Domnus Guillelmus Gaucerannus et uxor sua Fides et filii sui…senior Gozfredus, qui nuper fuit ordinatus episcopus, et Raimbaldus juvenis, et puer Aldebertus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated to [1056][115].  Guillaume & his wife had four children: 

i)          GEOFFROY .  "Fida" donated property "in territorio Grasse" to Lérins, with the advice of "viri mei Guillelmi, filii domni Gauceranni", by charter dated 1056, signed by "filii…eorum Gauzfredus et Guacerannus"[116].  Bishop.  "Domnus Guillelmus Gaucerannus et uxor sua Fides et filii sui…senior Gozfredus, qui nuper fuit ordinatus episcopus, et Raimbaldus juvenis, et puer Aldebertus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated to [1056][117]

ii)         GAUCERAN .  "Fida" donated property "in territorio Grasse" to Lérins, with the advice of "viri mei Guillelmi, filii domni Gauceranni", by charter dated 1056, signed by "filii…eorum Gauzfredus et Guacerannus"[118]

iii)        RAIMBAUD .  "Domnus Guillelmus Gaucerannus et uxor sua Fides et filii sui…senior Gozfredus, qui nuper fuit ordinatus episcopus, et Raimbaldus juvenis, et puer Aldebertus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated to [1056][119]

iv)       AUDEBERT .  "Domnus Guillelmus Gaucerannus et uxor sua Fides et filii sui…senior Gozfredus, qui nuper fuit ordinatus episcopus, et Raimbaldus juvenis, et puer Aldebertus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated to [1056][120]

 

2.         FOULQUES de Grasse (-1131).  "…Fulconis de Grassa et Guillelmi fratris eius…" are named as present in a charter dated 1113 which relates to "ecclesiam de Mugino", witnessed by "Raimbaldus de Grassa et Bertrannus et Raimundus filii eius, Boso de Grassa"[121].  "Fulco de Grassa", on his deathbed, donated property to Lérins by charter dated 1131, witnessed by "Guillelmus de Grassa…Petrus Crispus"[122]

3.         GUILLAUME (-after 1131).  "…Fulconis de Grassa et Guillelmi fratris eius…" are named as present in a charter dated 1113 which relates to "ecclesiam de Mugino", witnessed by "Raimbaldus de Grassa et Bertrannus et Raimundus filii eius, Boso de Grassa"[123].  "Fulco de Grassa", on his deathbed, donated property to Lérins by charter dated 1131, witnessed by "Guillelmus de Grassa…Petrus Crispus"[124]

 

4.         RAIMBAUD de Grasse (-after 1113).  "…Fulconis de Grassa et Guillelmi fratris eius…" are named as present in a charter dated 1113 which relates to "ecclesiam de Mugino", witnessed by "Raimbaldus de Grassa et Bertrannus et Raimundus filii eius, Boso de Grassa"[125]m ---.  The name of Raimbaud´s wife is not known.  Raimbaud & his wife had two children: 

a)         BERTRAND de Grasse (-after 5 Sep 1147).  "…Fulconis de Grassa et Guillelmi fratris eius…" are named as present in a charter dated 1113 which relates to "ecclesiam de Mugino", witnessed by "Raimbaldus de Grassa et Bertrannus et Raimundus filii eius, Boso de Grassa"[126].  "Bertrannus de Grassa et Aicelina uxor mea et filii nostri Gaucerannus et Raimbaldus et Ugo" donated property "in castro Mugino" to Lérins, for "filio meo Guillelmo monacho prefati monasterio", by charter dated 5 Sep 1147[127]m AISCELINE, daughter of --- (-after 5 Sep 1147).  "Bertrannus de Grassa et Aicelina uxor mea et filii nostri Gaucerannus et Raimbaldus et Ugo" donated property "in castro Mugino" to Lérins, for "filio meo Guillelmo monacho prefati monasterio", by charter dated 5 Sep 1147[128].  Bertrand & his wife had four children: 

i)          GAUCERAN .  "Bertrannus de Grassa et Aicelina uxor mea et filii nostri Gaucerannus et Raimbaldus et Ugo" donated property "in castro Mugino" to Lérins, for "filio meo Guillelmo monacho prefati monasterio", by charter dated 5 Sep 1147[129].  "…R de Grassa, Bertran de Grassa, G. frater eius, Jauceran de Grassa…" witnessed the charter dated 1167 which settled the disputes between "Raimundum Fulconem et Olivarium fratrem eius" and the abbey of Lérins concerning "castro…Arlucus…et…castro…Rovoret"[130]

ii)         RAIMBAUD .  "Bertrannus de Grassa et Aicelina uxor mea et filii nostri Gaucerannus et Raimbaldus et Ugo" donated property "in castro Mugino" to Lérins, for "filio meo Guillelmo monacho prefati monasterio", by charter dated 5 Sep 1147[131]

iii)        HUGUES .  "Bertrannus de Grassa et Aicelina uxor mea et filii nostri Gaucerannus et Raimbaldus et Ugo" donated property "in castro Mugino" to Lérins, for "filio meo Guillelmo monacho prefati monasterio", by charter dated 5 Sep 1147[132]

iv)       GUILLAUME .  "Bertrannus de Grassa et Aicelina uxor mea et filii nostri Gaucerannus et Raimbaldus et Ugo" donated property "in castro Mugino" to Lérins, for "filio meo Guillelmo monacho prefati monasterio", by charter dated 5 Sep 1147[133].  Monk at Lérins. 

b)         RAYMOND (-after 1141).  "…Fulconis de Grassa et Guillelmi fratris eius…" are named as present in a charter dated 1113 which relates to "ecclesiam de Mugino", witnessed by "Raimbaldus de Grassa et Bertrannus et Raimundus filii eius, Boso de Grassa"[134].  "Raimundus de Grassa" sold "Cororis vel Aure…terram…in loco Revesti…Foraniza" to Lérins by charter dated 1141, witnessed by "Poncius de Rocabruna…"[135].  "…R de Grassa, Bertran de Grassa, G. frater eius, Jauceran de Grassa…" witnessed the charter dated 1167 which settled the disputes between "Raimundum Fulconem et Olivarium fratrem eius" and the abbey of Lérins concerning "castro…Arlucus…et…castro…Rovoret"[136]

 

 

 

 

Chapter 2.    FREJUS

 

 

A.      VICOMTES de FREJUS

 

 

The county of Fréjus was bound to the east by the county of Antibes and the Mediterranean, to the south by the county of Toulon, to the west by the county of Aix, and to the north by the counties of Riez and Glandevez[137]

 

 

1.         FRANCON [I] .  m ---.  The name of Francon´s wife is not known.  Francon & his wife had [three] children:  

a)         FRANCON [II] (-after 1036)Vicomte de Fréjus"Franco et uxor mea et filii mei" donated "in comitatu Forojuliense in villa Burnis situm" to Marseille Saint-Victor by charter dated 10 Jun 1035[138].  A charter dated 1036 records the donation by "Franco" of "ville…Burnus…in comitatu Forojuliense super fluvium Argencium"[139].  A charter dated to [1055] records the history of "villa Burnis…in comitatu Forojuliense", granted by "domnus Ysarnus" abbot of Marseille Saint-Victor to "Franconi, filio Franconis, vicecomitis Forojuliensi" and the subsequent confirmation by Abbot Marcellinus to "Wilelmi vicecomitis Forojuliensi"[140]m AIMERUDE, daughter of GUILLAUME [II] Vicomte de Marseille & his first wife Aiceline de Baux.  The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.     Francon [II] & his wife had --- children: 

i)          sons (-after 10 Jun 1035).  "Franco et uxor mea et filii mei" donated "in comitatu Forojuliense in villa Burnis situm" to Marseille Saint-Victor by charter dated 10 Jun 1035[141].  The number of sons is not known.  It is assumed that they died without heirs before 1057, the date of the charter under which Francon [II]´s sister donated the same property (see below). 

b)         ADALGARDE (-after 1057).  "Willelmus cognomento juvenis et uxor mea…Adalgarda et filii mei Fulco, Gaufredus, Poncius, Aicardus" donated "quartam partem villule…Burnis" to Marseille Saint-Victor, confirming the donation by "sororius meus Franco", by charter dated 1057, which also records a similar donation by "Rostagnus Raimbaldus et uxor mea…Accelena et filii mei Franco"[142]m GUILLAUME [III] Vicomte de Marseille, son of GUILLAUME [II] Vicomte de Marseille & his first wife Aiceline de Baux (-25 Jul 1085). 

c)         [AISCELINE (-after 1057).  "Willelmus cognomento juvenis et uxor mea…Adalgarda et filii mei Fulco, Gaufredus, Poncius, Aicardus" donated "quartam partem villule…Burnis" to Marseille Saint-Victor, confirming the donation by "sororius meus Franco", by charter dated 1057, which also records a similar donation by "Rostagnus Raimbaldus et uxor mea…Accelena et filii mei Franco"[143].  This charter suggests that Acelene was another daughter of Francon [I] although the relationship is not stated directly.  She is also named in the charter dated 1033 under which "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…Accelena uxor Raimbaldi; Leotgerius, Rostagnus, Raimbaldus, Odila et infantes sui…"[144].  It appears from this charter that either she or her husband was closely related to the Vence family who are the donors in this document but the precise relationship has not yet been identified.  m (before 1033) ROSTAIN RAMBAUD, son of --- (-after 1057).] 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 3.    NICE

 

 

The county of Nice was bound to the east by the river Roya which separated it from the bishopric of Vintimille, to the south by the Mediterranean, to the west by the river Tinée, which separated it from the county of Glandevez, and the river Var, which separated it from the county of Vence, and to the north by the bishoprics of Saluces and Mondovi[145]

 

 

 

A.      MONACO (GRIMALDI)

 

 

The influence of the commune of Genoa westwards along the coast as far as Monaco was accepted by imperial decree: Emperor Friedrich I enfeoffed the commune of Genoa in “totam maritimam a Portu Monachi usque ad Portum Veneris” by charter dated 6 Jun 1162[146], confirmed 30 May 1191 by Emperor Heinrich VI who also granted “castrum super Portum Monachi” in permanent fief to the Genoese “ad honorem Imperii et defentionem Christianorum contra Saracenos[147].  Consuls from Genoa took possession of “podii et montis Monachi et portus eiusdem et terre adjacentis” by charter dated 2 Jul 1191[148]The Annals of Ogerio Panis record that 6 Jun 1215 "Fulcho de Castello" sailed from Genoa “ad podium Monachi” and 10 Jun started constructing the castle[149].  Although the area fell within their natural jurisdiction, the comtes de Provence were unable to challenge imperial power and, by charter dated 22 Jul 1241, Raymond Bérenger Comte de Provence agreed Genoese control “a Monacho usque Corvum...[et] in Monacho et in podio et castro Monachi[150], confirmed 21 Jul 1262 by Charles d’Anjou Comte de Provence[151].  Several different Genoese families, including the Spinola and Grimaldi, resided in Monaco during the 13th century.  Taking advantage of the Guelf/Ghibelline wars in Italy, especially the expulsion of the Guelf faction from Genoa in 1270, Charles d’Anjou (by then king of Sicily) reasserted his control in Provence and captured Menton and Rochebrune from the Genoese[152].  Amid persistent Angevin/Genoese/Aragonese rivalries, and pressure from their powerful neighbours the dukes of Milan and Savoy, the Grimaldi family steered a steady course in Monaco which survived as an autonomous state until the present day, against all the odds.  Carlo [I] Grimaldi, named below, cultivated his position at the French court and served Philippe VI King of France in his wars against the English. 

 

Medieval Monaco straddled the Italian/French language border.  The names of the early members of the Grimaldi family in Monaco are shown in French for consistency with the family’s later connections with France. 

 

 

CARLO [I] Grimaldi, son of RANIERO [I] Grimaldi & his first wife --- (-[8 Apr/17 Oct] 1357).  Robert King of Sicily notified payment to “Carolo de Grimaldis militi” for services during the siege of Trapani by charter dated 26 Aug 1314[153].  Barone di San Demetrio in Calabria: King Robert notified his justiciar in Calabria of rights relating to the “baronia S. Demetrii”, the fief of “Carolus de Grimaldi de Janua miles filius et heres quondam Raynerii de Grimaldis militis”, by charter dated 7 Apr 1315[154].  A charter dated 24 Oct 1319 records an arbitrated dispute between Iohannem Baudum militem regium cambellanum comitatus Provincie et Forcalquerii senescallum” and “dominum Morruhelem de Auria” concerning “Dulceaqua”, naming “...dnus Carolus et dnus Barnaba de Grimaldis[155]He recaptured Monaco in 1331[156].  “Vinciguerra Grimaldis de Janua dominus baronie Sancti Demetrii, parcium Calabrie” renounced rights in favour of “dominum Karolum de Grimaldis de Janua militem fratrem suum” by charter dated 27 Jan 1334[157].  A charter dated 25 May 1335 records that in civitate Vintimilii...castrum de Rocha” was captured in the name of Robert King of Sicily, in presence of “domino Karollo de Grimaldis milite, domino Agamellono de Grimaldis usque nunc potestate civitatis eiusdem[158]Dominus Carolus de Grimaldis miles...Martinus de Grimaldis...Agamelonus de Grimaldis...Vicecomes de Grimaldis...Aimonus de Grimaldis...Manuel de Grimaldis...” agreed with Philippe VI King of France to arm ships to fight the English by charter dated 12 Feb 1338[159].  A charter dated 2 Feb 1341 records a treaty between “domini Symonis Boccanegre...Januensium ducis...” and “domini Karoli de Grimaldis militis [...Gabrieli de Grimaldis quondam Ghasparis], Antonii de Grimaldis...”, including rights in “terra Monaco castro...terra Rochebrune...Castro Francho[160].  He fought in Brittany 1341-1343: a charter dated 1 Sep 1342 records the participation of “chevalier Charles de Grimauls...[Grimalt]...capitaine des Genevois de Morgue et conseillier du roy de France” in the war in Brittany, while a charter dated 22 May 1343 records payments to him for his services[161].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily ordered payments to “Carolo de Grimaldis militi et Antonio de Grimaldis” for “manutencionis custodie castri Monaci” by charter dated 3 Jun 1343[162].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily confirmed the offices of “vicariorum nostrorum comitatuum Provincie e Forcalquerii” granted to “Caroli de Grimaldis de Janua et Antonii de Grimaldis fratrum” by her grandfather by charter dated 27 Mar 1344[163].  He acquired the Seigneurie de Menton in 1346: “Nobilis vir Manuel Venti de Janua dominus in parte castri de Menthono...Raffi Venti fratris sui et...Arahoni Venti nepotis sui, filii quondam...Andaroni Venti, condominorum...dicti castri Menthoni” granted “castrum de Menthono et territorium ipsius” to “domino Karolo de Grimaldis militis de Janua”, in the presence of “...Nicholoxio de Grimaldis filio domini Anthonii de Grimaldi de Janua”, by charter dated 19 Apr 1346[164].   Co-seigneur de Monaco: “Charles Grimaldi chevalier seigneur de Menton et Antoine Grimaldi” acknowledged holding “les biens, terre, château...de Monaco par indivis entre eux et par moitié” by charter dated 29 Jun 1352[165].  “Dominus Petrus Lascharis...comes Ventimilii” sold “castrum villam seu terram Rochebrune...in dyocessi civitatis Ventimilii” to “domini Caroli de Grimaldis militis” by charter dated 2 Jan 1355[166].  A charter dated 25 Dec 1356 records an alliance between Pisa and “domino Karolo de Grimaldis et eius filio...et pro dominis Agamenone, Richerio, Lanzelocto et Perino de Grimaldis...qui...habitant in civitatibus Nitie et Vintimidie et in castris et terris Monaci et Mentonis[167].  “Carolus de Grimaldis milex” leased land “in Turbie loco...ad Crosetum” by charter dated 8 Apr 1357[168].  He is named as deceased in the 17 Oct 1357 charter quoted below. 

m ISABELLA, daughter of --- (-before ).  She is named as mother of Carlo’s son Ranieri [II] in the charter dated 17 Jul 1353, quoted below, which notes “dotem domine Ysabelle quondam matris dicti domini Raynerii[169]The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “signora Luchineta, Genovesa” as the wife of “signor Carolo[170]Père Anselme, following Venasque[171], names “Luchinette Spinola fille de Gerard de Spinola seigneur de Dertonne” as the wife of Carlo Grimaldi and mother of his son Ranieri [II][172].  All these indications seem to be disproved by the 17 Jul 1353 charter quoted above

Carlo & his wife had seven children: 

1.         RANIERI [II] Grimaldi (-Menton [8/13] Jun 1407, bur Menton Saint-Michel).  A charter dated 19 Nov 1346 records homage by the inhabitants of Menton to “domino Karolo de Grimaldis milite”, in the presence of “nobili domicello Raynerio de Grimaldis filio dicti domini Karoli, nomine et vice dicti domini patris sui[173].  “Dominus Reynerius de Grimaldis miles filius et procurator...domini Carolis de Grimaldis militis castri de Cagna condomini” swore allegiance to the king and queen of Sicily for possessions in Provence[174].  “Dominus Karolus de Grimaldis miles et dominus Mentoni” granted revenue from “Aquarum Mortuarum”, granted by Philippe VI King of France, to “Raynerium de Grimaldis militem filium emancipatum eiusdem domini Karoli” contracted to marry “Illaria filia domini Georgii de Carreto marchionis Saonie”, noting “dotem domine Ysabelle quondam matris dicti domini Raynerii”, by charter dated 17 Jul 1353[175]Seigneur de Monaco.  Co-seigneur de Menton.  A charter dated 17 Oct 1357 records “procurator...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis, quondam domini Karoli” transferring “terre Rochebrune” to the commune of Genoa, naming “domine Ilarie uxori dicti domini Rainerii[176].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily confirmed that “Raynerius de Grimaldis de Janua miles” sold “medietatem castri de Canea [Cagnes], de bajulia Villenove” to “Marchus et Lucas de Grimaldis de Janua fratres...cambellani...nostri” by charter dated 8 Nov 1371[177]A charter dated 1 May 1379 records homage from “hominium de Mentono” to “dominus Georcius de Careto filius...domini Manuelis de Careto ex marchionibus Saone” for “medietate, pro indiviso cum...domino Raynerio de Grimaldis milite domino dicti loci...in Mentono[178].  “Nicolaus de Goarco...Januensium et Populi defensor” confirmed the privileges of Monaco by charter dated 3 Aug 1379[179].  Ranieri supported the family of the ducs d’Anjou in Provence, against the Anjou-Capet kings of Sicily, and was rewarded with certain titles.  Titular Count of Kefalonia, Leukadia, Santa Mavra and Zante: Louis Duc d’Anjou titular King of Sicily granted “insulas Cafalonie, Lucate, Vallis de Compare, Sancte Maure et Jacincte...principatu Achaye et Albanie...queve fuerunt quondam...Leonardi de Tocco militis de Neapoli” to “militis Raynerii de Grimaldis...galearum nostrarum capitanei generalis, consiliarii...nostri” by charter dated 22 Aug 1384[180].  Marie d’Anjou titular Queen of Sicily, as guardian of Louis II d’Anjou titular King of Sicily, granted “castrum seu villam Levencii, vicarie Nicie...”, previously held by “adversario et inimico nostro...Karolo de Duracio”, to “Raynerii de Grimaldis militis domini de Mentono” by charter dated 30 Nov 1385[181].  “Jacobus de Campofregoso...Januensium dux et populi defensor” confirmed the privileges of Monaco by charter dated 11 Nov 1390[182].  A charter dated 15 Jul 1392 records a dispute between Genoa and “dominis Raynerio, Marco et Luce de Grimaldis dominis...Mentoni” regarding the privileges of Monaco and certain duties they had imposed[183]Saige records that in 1395 “Jean Grimaldi de Beuil...avec son frère Louis” conquered Monaco and Ventimiglia, but were captured by the Genoese and imprisoned in Genoa for two years, before being released in May 1397 by the Comte de Saint-Pol (who had been installed as governor of Monaco by Charles VI King of France) and restored until 1401 when they were expelled by Maréchal Boucicaut French Governor of Genoa[184]Louis II Duc d’Anjou, titular King of Sicily, confirmed all previous grants to “Raynerii de Grimaldis militis domini de Mentono” by charter dated 11 Oct 1399[185].  “Domino Johanni Le Meingre dicto Bouciquaut marescallo Francie...gubernatori Januensium” confirmed privileges of Monaco by charter dated 15 Mar 1402[186].  “Domina Ysabella de Grimaldis eius consorte” granted loans to “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis dominus Mentoni et Rochebrune” by charter dated 3 Oct 1403[187].  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, chose burial “in ecclesia Sancti Michaelis de Mentono”, bequeathed property to “domina Izabella eius...uxore...eius filium Ambrosinum...Anthonium eius natum...Gasparum eius natum...Joannem eius natum...Petrum, Reynerium, Anthonium et Veneciam Lascaros ex comitibus Ventimilii condominos Brige eius nepotes et filios quondam domine Grifete eius filie...domino Ludovico quondam patri eorum[188].  He is named as deceased in the 13 Jun 1407 charter of his son Jean, quoted below.  m firstly (contract before 17 Jul 1353) ILARIA di Finale, daughter of GIORGIO Finale Marchese di Noli e Finale & his wife Leonora [Venezia/Valentina] Fieschi (-Menton 1368).  “Dominus Karolus de Grimaldis miles et dominus Mentoni” granted revenue from “Aquarum Mortuarum”, granted by Philippe VI King of France, to “Raynerium de Grimaldis militem filium emancipatum eiusdem domini Karoli” contracted to marry “Illaria filia domini Georgii de Carreto marchionis Saonie”, noting “dotem domine Ysabelle quondam matris dicti domini Raynerii”, by charter dated 17 Jul 1353[189].  A charter dated 17 Oct 1357 records “procurator...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis, quondam domini Karoli” transferring “terre Rochebrune” to the commune of Genoa, naming “domine Ilarie uxori dicti domini Rainerii[190]m secondly ([1369/70?]) ISABELLA, daughter of --- (-after 8 Jul 1417, bur Menton Saint-Michel).  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Ranieri married “in Asti una vedova de li Agenari...una...figliuola...Hizabellina[191]Père Anselme, following Venasque (“Isabellam Assenariam è stirpe Cesarea”)[192], names “Isabel Assenare” as wife of Ranieri [II][193]Saige also names “Isabelle Asinari” as the wife of Ranieri [II][194].  “Dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis Mentoni dominus” appointed “dominam Ysabellam eius consortem” as proxy in particular for the return of “castrorum de Turretis, Bosisono, Bonsono et Castilhono”, as agreed by treaty with Jeanne Queen of Sicily, by charter dated 25 Sep 1375[195]A charter dated 24 Jan [1375/76] records “domina Ysabella consors...militis domini Raynerii de Grimaldis...et Ambrosius filius...prefatorum dominorum Raynerii et Ysabelle” receiving “castra de Boyssono, de Bonsono, de Turretis, bajulie Villenove, de Castilhono comitatus Vintimilii, possessiones de Turbia vicarie Niciensis[196]Domine Isabelline uxoris...domini Raygnerii de Grimaldis militis et domini Mentoni et Rochebrune” mortgaged properties by charter dated 25 Jun 1395[197].  “Domina Ysabella de Grimaldis eius consorte” granted loans to “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis dominus Mentoni et Rochebrune” by charter dated 3 Oct 1403[198].  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “domina Izabella eius...uxore...[199].  The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, chose burial “in ecclesia Sancti Michaellis de Mentono”, bequeathed property for masses for “dominabus Luquine et Janquine de Grimaldis nurum suarum”, bequeathed property to “Marie filie quondam...Gasparis de Grimaldis eius filii...Johanine filie...Anthonii de Grimaldis eius filii...Catarine uxori Anthonii de Francia...Johanine uxori Johannis Marcii alias Moreti”, appointed as her heirs “Ambrosium, Anthonium et Johannem eius filios[200]Ranieri & his second wife had five children: 

a)         AMBROISE Grimaldi (-[3 Mar 1430/13 Oct 1433]).  A charter dated 24 Jan [1375/76] records “domina Ysabella consors...militis domini Raynerii de Grimaldis...et Ambrosius filius...prefatorum dominorum Raynerii et Ysabelle” receiving “castra de Boyssono, de Bonsono, de Turretis, bajulie Villenove, de Castilhono comitatus Vintimilii, possessiones de Turbia vicarie Niciensis[201]The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...eius filium Ambrosinum...Anthonium eius natum...Gasparum eius natum...Joannem eius natum...[202].  Louis II d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed a pension to “Ambrosius, Anthonius, Gaspar et Johannes de Grimaldis fratres, filii quondam...militis Raynerii de Grimaldis” by charter dated 29 Oct 1414[203].  The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, appointed as her heirs “Ambrosium, Anthonium et Johannem eius filios[204]Saige records that Ambroise and his brothers were restored as co-Seigneurs de Monaco in 1419[205]Ambrosius et Anthonius de Grimaldis fratres, domini de Monacho...et nomine...Johannis de Grimaldis eorum fratris” mortgaged certain land by charter dated 5 Jun 1419[206].  Louis III d’Anjou King of Sicily restored “baronia Sancti Demetrii...in ducatu Calabrie” to “Ambrosii, Anthonii et Johannis de Grimaldis fratrum civitatis Janue” by charter dated 20 Feb 1421[207].  A charter dated 16 Apr 1421 records an alliance between “nobilis Obertus de Grimaldis, quondam Luce, procurator...Ambrosii, Antonii et Johannis fratrum de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, militum, dominorum Mentoni, Rochabrune et Monaci” and “communitatis Florentie” regulated Florentine commerce[208].  “Ambrosius, Antonius et Johannes fratres de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii militis, domini Monaci, Mentonis et Rochebrune” agreed an alliance with Yolande d’Anjou Queen of Sicily by charter dated 26/29 Jul 1422[209].  Co-seigneur de Menton: “Ambrosius de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, ex dominis Mentoni...et nomine Baptestine relicti...Anthonii de Grimaldis, quondam ipsius Ambrosii fratris, matris et tutricis...Anthonii de Grimaldis filii et heredis universalis dicti quondam...Anthonii” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” divided their territories, Ambroise and Antoine retaining Menton and Roquebrune while Jean received Monaco and la Condamine, in the presence of “militum dominorum Ludovici de Grimaldis domini vallis Massoyinis, Johannis de Grimaldis ex dominis Antipoli et Petri de Grimaldis, nati...domini de Boleo, parentum et affinium dictorum fratrum”, by charter dated 13/14 May 1427, witnessed by “Oberto de Grimaldis cive Janue, Petro et Philippo de Grimaldis fratribus...[210].  “Nicolaus de Grimaldis condominus Mentoni, ac ipse Nicolaus et Obertus de Grimaldis quondam domini Luce, civis Janue, procuratores...Ambrosii, Georgii et Honorati de Grimaldis condominorum Mentoni et Rochebrune” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” swore allegiance to Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan by charter dated 6 Oct 1428[211].  “...Domino Ambrosio de Grimaldis ex dominis Mentoni, Petro de Grimaldis quondam domine Luce...” witnessed the charter dated 21 Dec 1428 under which Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan guaranteed rights of the inhabitants of Monaco[212].  A charter dated 3 Mar 1429 (O.S.) records the order to seize “gabellam veterem salis...civitatis Grasse genitori nobilium Ambrosini et Johannis...de Grimaldis...concessam et per eosdem fratres pro indiviso...possessam” in reprisal for the capture of a ship[213].  Père Anselme says that Ambroise “se noya dans la mer en pêchant l’an 1422[214] (copying Venasque[215]),  which at least for the date is contradicted by the charters quoted above.  Ambroise presumably died before 13 Oct 1433 when his brother Jean is named “coseigneur de Menton”, presumably inherited from Ambroise[216]m [LUCQUINA, daughter of --- (-after 8 Jul 1417).  The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, bequeathed property for masses for “dominabus Luquine et Janquine de Grimaldis nurum suarum[217].  The order of their names suggests that Lucquina was the wife of the testator’s oldest son.] 

b)         ANTOINE Grimaldi (-[29 Jul 1422/5 Aug 1424]).  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...eius filium Ambrosinum...Anthonium eius natum...Gasparum eius natum...Joannem eius natum...[218].  Louis II d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed a pension to “Ambrosius, Anthonius, Gaspar et Johannes de Grimaldis fratres, filii quondam...militis Raynerii de Grimaldis” by charter dated 29 Oct 1414[219].  The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, appointed as her heirs “Ambrosium, Anthonium et Johannem eius filios[220].  Saige records that Ambroise and his brothers were restored as co-Seigneurs de Monaco in 1419[221]Ambrosius et Anthonius de Grimaldis fratres, domini de Monacho...et nomine...Johannis de Grimaldis eorum fratris” mortgaged certain land by charter dated 5 Jun 1419[222].  Louis III d’Anjou King of Sicily restored “baronia Sancti Demetrii...in ducatu Calabrie” to “Ambrosii, Anthonii et Johannis de Grimaldis fratrum civitatis Janue” by charter dated 20 Feb 1421[223].  A charter dated 16 Apr 1421 records an alliance between “nobilis Obertus de Grimaldis, quondam Luce, procurator...Ambrosii, Antonii et Johannis fratrum de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, militum, dominorum Mentoni, Rochabrune et Monaci” and “communitatis Florentie” regulated Florentine commerce[224].  “Ambrosius, Antonius et Johannes fratres de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii militis, domini Monaci, Mentonis et Rochebrune” agreed an alliance with Yolande d’Anjou Queen of Sicily by charter dated 26/29 Jul 1422[225].  He presumably died before 5 Aug 1424, the date of the charter quoted below in which his brother Jean is named alone as seigneur de Monaco.  [m firstly ---.  The 8 Jul 1417 testament of Isabella Grimaldi bequeathes property to her two daughters-in-law, although it is possible that three of her sons were married at the time.  As noted below, her daughter-in-law Janquina, named second in the testament, was presumably the wife of one of the younger sons, either Antoine or Gaspard.  As noted below, Antoine’s widow Baptistina is named in 1427.  Her absence from the 8 Jul 1417 testament could be explained if she was Antoine’s second wife, married after the date of the testament.  If that is correct, Antoine’s daughter Jeanne would have been born from an earlier marriage.  The alternatives seem to be that the earlier wife was deceased at the time or that she was Janquina.]  m [secondly] BAPTISTINA, daughter of --- (-after 6 Oct 1428).  She is named in the 13/14 May 1427 and 6 Oct 1428 charters quoted below under her son Antoine.  Antoine & his [first/second] wife had one child: 

i)          JEANNE Grimaldi .  The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, bequeathed property to “Marie filie quondam...Gasparis de Grimaldis eius filii...Johanine filie...Anthonii de Grimaldis eius filii...[226]

Antoine & his [second] wife had one child: 

ii)         ANTOINE Grimaldi (-after 13 Jul 1435).  “Ambrosius de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, ex dominis Mentoni...et nomine Baptestine relicti...Anthonii de Grimaldis, quondam ipsius Ambrosii fratris, matris et tutricis...Anthonii de Grimaldis filii et heredis universalis dicti quondam...Anthonii” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” divided their territories, Ambroise and Antoine retaining Menton and Roquebrune while Jean received Monaco and la Condamine, by charter dated 13/14 May 1427[227].  “Nicolaus de Grimaldis condominus Mentoni, ac ipse Nicolaus et Obertus de Grimaldis quondam domini Luce [...nomine et vice Antonii de Grimaldis quondam Antonii...domina Baptistina mater et tutrix dicti Antonii minoris], civis Janue, procuratores...Ambrosii, Georgii et Honorati de Grimaldis condominorum Mentoni et Rochebrune” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” swore allegiance to Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan by charter dated 6 Oct 1428[228].  Antoine was named in a document of Jean Seigneur de Monaco dated 13 Jul 1435[229]

Antoine had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress: 

iii)        JACQUES Grimaldi .  The testament of “dominus Joannes de Grimaldis dominus Monaci”, dated 5 Apr 1454, bequeathed property to “...Jacobo bastardo nobilis Antonii de Grimaldis quondam fratris dicti domini testatoris[230]

c)         GASPARD Grimaldi (-[29 Oct 1414/8 Jul 1417]).  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...eius filium Ambrosinum...Anthonium eius natum...Gasparum eius natum...Joannem eius natum...[231].  Louis II d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed a pension to “Ambrosius, Anthonius, Gaspar et Johannes de Grimaldis fratres, filii quondam...militis Raynerii de Grimaldis” by charter dated 29 Oct 1414[232].  He is named as deceased in his mother’s 8 Jul 1417 testament.  m [JANQUINA, daughter of ---.  The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, bequeathed property for masses for “dominabus Luquine et Janquine de Grimaldis nurum suarum[233].  The order of their names suggests that Janquina was the wife of one of the testator’s younger sons, possibly the widow of Gaspard.  Another possibility is that Janquina was the supposed first wife of Antoine Grimaldi (see above).]  Gaspard & his wife had one child: 

i)          MARIE Grimaldi . The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, bequeathed property to “Marie filie quondam...Gasparis de Grimaldis eius filii...Johanine filie...Anthonii de Grimaldis eius filii...[234]

d)         JEAN [I] Grimaldi (1382-8 May 1454, bur Menton Saint-Michel)The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...eius filium Ambrosinum...Anthonium eius natum...Gasparum eius natum...Joannem eius natum...[235]Saige records that Ambroise and his brothers were restored as co-Seigneurs de Monaco in 1419[236]

-        see below

e)         GRIFFETTE Grimaldi ([1370-80?]-before 8 Jun 1407).  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...Petrum, Reynerium, Anthonium et Veneciam Lascaros ex comitibus Ventimilii condominos Brige eius nepotes et filios quondam domine Grifete eius filie...domino Ludovico quondam patri eorum[237]m LOUIS [II] Lascaris Seigneur de la Brigue, son of --- (-before 8 Jun 1407).  

 

 

Saige identifies Gabriele Grimaldi, shown below, as the same person named in the following document[238]: Charles I King of Sicily ordered a payment and “militari...cingulo decorandum” to “nobilem virum Gabrielem de Grimaldis...militem” by charter dated 5 Feb 1269[239].  Considering the date of Gabriele’s death noted below, an intervening generation seems likely.  

 

1.         GABRIELE Grimaldi (-[27 Jul 1324/1338]).  Robert King of Sicily, noted services provided by “Gabrielis de Grimaldis de Janua” and payments to free “Rafaelis filii sui et Siculis” as hostages by charter dated 24 Jul 1324, granted rights to “Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” by charter dated 27 Jul 1324[240]m ---.  The name of Gabriele’s wife is not known.  Gabriele & his wife had one child: 

a)         RABELLA Grimaldi (-after [12] May 1341).  By charter dated 10 Apr 1301, “...domino Nicola de Grimaldis, domino Magnone de Grimaldis, domino Gaspari de Grimaldis, domino Nicholao de Grimaldis, domino Rabella de Grimaldis...de parte Guelfa...dominus Bernabos de Grimaldis...dominus Richardus de Grimaldis, dominus --- de Grimaldis...Gabrielli filio Gasparis et Ansaldo filio Magnoni de Grimaldis...domino Raynerio de Grimaldis...” agreed to return “castrum Monachi” to Charles II King of Sicily provided he agreed peace with Genoa within four months[241]Co-seigneur de Monaco: “Dominus Nicolosus Sinula milex natus quondam...domini Ingueti Spinule militis” sold houses in Monaco to “domino Rabelle de Grimaldis nato quondam domini Gabrielis de Grimaldis militis” by charter dated 9 Jul 1338[242].  “Dominus Nicholaus Spinulla de Sancto Lucha miles” sold property “infra castrum Monaci et extra dictum castrum”, not included in a previous sale dated 9 Jul 1338, to “domino Rabelle de Grimaldis, nato quondam domini Gabrielis, militis” by charter dated [12] May 1341[243]

 

 

Saige identifies Gasparo Grimaldi as the son of Gabriele Grimaldi who is named above[244].  The primary source which confirms this family relationship has not been identified.  Given their respective dates of death, it seems more likely that the two were brothers. 

 

1.         GASPARO Grimaldi (-[27 Jul 1324/24 Jun 1332]).  Robert King of Sicily granted rights to “Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” by charter dated 27 Jul 1324, and by charter dated 24 Jun 1332 noted services provided by “quondam Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” and renewed rights in favour of “Gabrielis, Antonii et Percevalli de Grimaldis...filiorum heredum prefati quondam Gaspari[245]m ---.  The name of Gasparo’s wife is not known.  Gasparo & his wife had three children: 

a)         ANTONIO Grimaldi .  Robert King of Sicily granted rights to “Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” by charter dated 27 Jul 1324, and by charter dated 24 Jun 1332 noted services provided by “quondam Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” and renewed rights in favour of “Gabrielis, Antonii et Percevalli de Grimaldis...filiorum heredum prefati quondam Gaspari[246].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily granted annual pensions to “Antonio, Gabriele et Percivallo fratribus filiis et heredibus quondam Gasparis de Grimaldis de Janua” by charter dated 10 May 1343[247]

b)         GABRIELE Grimaldi .  By charter dated 10 Apr 1301, “...Gabrielli filio Gasparis et Ansaldo filio Magnoni de Grimaldis...domino Raynerio de Grimaldis...” agreed to return “castrum Monachi” to Charles II King of Sicily provided he agreed peace with Genoa within four months[248]Robert King of Sicily granted rights to “Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” by charter dated 27 Jul 1324, and by charter dated 24 Jun 1332 noted services provided by “quondam Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” and renewed rights in favour of “Gabrielis, Antonii et Percevalli de Grimaldis...filiorum heredum prefati quondam Gaspari[249].  A charter dated 2 Feb 1341 records a treaty between “domini Symonis Boccanegre...Januensium ducis...” and “domini Karoli de Grimaldis militis [...Gabrieli de Grimaldis quondam Ghasparis], Antonii de Grimaldis...”, including rights in “terra Monaco castro...terra Rochebrune...Castro Francho[250]Co-seigneur de Monaco: a charter dated 5 Aug 1342 records the response of “dominorum Antonii de Grimaldis, Gabrielis de Grimaldis, condominis dicti castri de Monacho et Luquini de Grimaldis, alias dicti Rubei, vicarii dicti loci” to a summons from the Niçois relating to rights at sea[251]. Jeanne Queen of Sicily granted annual pensions to “Antonio, Gabriele et Percivallo fratribus filiis et heredibus quondam Gasparis de Grimaldis de Janua” by charter dated 10 May 1343[252]

c)         PERCIVALLO Grimaldi .  Robert King of Sicily granted rights to “Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” by charter dated 27 Jul 1324, and by charter dated 24 Jun 1332 noted services provided by “quondam Gasparum de Grimaldis de Janua militem” and renewed rights in favour of “Gabrielis, Antonii et Percevalli de Grimaldis...filiorum heredum prefati quondam Gaspari[253].  Jeanne Queen of Sicily granted annual pensions to “Antonio, Gabriele et Percivallo fratribus filiis et heredibus quondam Gasparis de Grimaldis de Janua” by charter dated 10 May 1343[254]

 

 

JEAN [I] Grimaldi, son of RANIERI [II] Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco et de Menton & his second wife Isabella --- (1382-8 May 1454, bur Menton Saint-Michel)The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...eius filium Ambrosinum...Anthonium eius natum...Gasparum eius natum...Joannem eius natum...[255].  “Dominus Johannes de Grimaldis natus quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis olim condomini Mentoni et Rochebrune” renounced his father’s succession by charter dated 13 Jun 1407[256].  Louis II d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed a pension to “Ambrosius, Anthonius, Gaspar et Johannes de Grimaldis fratres, filii quondam...militis Raynerii de Grimaldis” by charter dated 29 Oct 1414[257].  The testament of “Isabella de Grimaldis quondam felicis memorie...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis relicta”, dated 8 Jul 1417, appointed as her heirs “Ambrosium, Anthonium et Johannem eius filios[258]Saige records that Ambroise and his brothers were restored as co-Seigneurs de Monaco in 1419[259]Ambrosius et Anthonius de Grimaldis fratres, domini de Monacho...et nomine...Johannis de Grimaldis eorum fratris” mortgaged certain land by charter dated 5 Jun 1419[260].  Louis III d’Anjou King of Sicily restored “baronia Sancti Demetrii...in ducatu Calabrie” to “Ambrosii, Anthonii et Johannis de Grimaldis fratrum civitatis Janue” by charter dated 20 Feb 1421[261].  A charter dated 16 Apr 1421 records an alliance between “nobilis Obertus de Grimaldis, quondam Luce, procurator...Ambrosii, Antonii et Johannis fratrum de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, militum, dominorum Mentoni, Rochabrune et Monaci” and “communitatis Florentie” regulated Florentine commerce[262].  “Ambrosius, Antonius et Johannes fratres de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii militis, domini Monaci, Mentonis et Rochebrune” agreed an alliance with Yolande d’Anjou Queen of Sicily by charter dated 26/29 Jul 1422[263].  “Domini Johannis quondam...domini Raynerii de Grimaldis...civis Janue ac...domini castri Monaci” agreed an alliance with “communitatis Florentie” by charter dated 5 Aug 1424[264].  “Ambrosius de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, ex dominis Mentoni...et nomine Baptestine relicti...Anthonii de Grimaldis, quondam ipsius Ambrosii fratris, matris et tutricis...Anthonii de Grimaldis filii et heredis universalis dicti quondam...Anthonii” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” divided their territories, Ambroise and Antoine retaining Menton and Roquebrune while Jean received Monaco and la Condamine, in the presence of “militum dominorum Ludovici de Grimaldis domini vallis Massoyinis, Johannis de Grimaldis ex dominis Antipoli et Petri de Grimaldis, nati...domini de Boleo, parentum et affinium dictorum fratrum”, by charter dated 13/14 May 1427, witnessed by “Oberto de Grimaldis cive Janue, Petro et Philippo de Grimaldis fratribus...[265].  A charter dated 6/7 Oct 1428 records that “dominum Johannem de Grimaldis” transferred Monaco to Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan, with “filium suum” as a hostage[266], while the latter guaranteed rights to the inhabitants of Monaco by charter dated 15 Oct/21 Dec 1428[267].  A charter dated 17/18 Nov 1436 records that Duke Filippo Maria restored Monaco to “Johannem de Grimaldis[268].  Jean [I] was imprisoned with his son by the Duke of Savoy in 1438 in Moncalieri castle until summer 1440[269]Johannes de Grimaldis civis Janue ac dominus locorum Monachi et Roche Brune, et Catellanus eius filius” acknowledged to “Johanni Balardo de Avilliania vicecastellano Montiscalieri” the debts incurred during their imprisonment by charter dated 14 Sep 1440[270].  “Johanne de Grimaldis...domino Rochebrune et condomino locis Menthonis pro dymidia parte” sold these two properties to Louis Duke of Savoy for an annual pension by charter dated 19 Dec 1448[271].  A charter dated 18 Mar 1449 records another alliance between “Boruel de Grimaldis quondam domini Ingonis, procurator...militis domini Johannis de Grimaldis, quondam domini Rainerii” and “dominus Lodovicus de Campo Fregoso...dux Januensium” and the commune of Genoa[272].  The testament of “dominus Joannes de Grimaldis dominus Monaci”, dated 5 Apr 1454, chose burial in “ecclesiam beati Michaelis de Mentono”, bequeathed property to “domine Pomelline de Campo Fregosio eiusdem domini testatoris uxori...Jacobo bastardo nobilis Antonii de Grimaldis quondam fratris dicti domini testatoris”, named as universal heir “Cathalanum de Grimaldis eiusdem domini Joannis filium”, substituting “dominam Bartholomeam filiam dicti domini testatoris...uxoremque...domini Jannuensis ducis...Petri de Campo Fregosio”, and referred to the dowry of “Blanque de Carreto uxoris...Cathalani sui filii[273].  An epitaph in Menton Saint-Michel records the death 8 May 1454 of “miles et...dominus Johannes de Grimaldis, Monachi[274].  A letter of condolence following Jean’s death was dated 12 May 1454[275]

m ([1424]) POMELLINA di Campo Fregoso, daughter of LEONARDO di Campo Fregoso & his wife --- (-after Feb 1466).  Saige indicates that Jean [I] married “très probablement en 1424”, bearing in mind that her son was given as a hostage in 1428[276].  “Pomellina uxor...Johannis de Grimaldis, quondam domini Rainieri” agreed a treaty with the Genoese for the defence of Monaco, naming “Thomas de Campo Fregoso...dux Januensium” and “dominus Ingo legum doctor ac Dorinus et Lucianus, omnes tres Grimaldi” as representatives, by charter dated 31 Jul 1437[277].  A charter dated 30 Jan 1438 records Thomas di Campo Fregoso Doge of Genoa requesting the king of Sicily to intervene with the duke of Milan regarding the imprisonment of “Johannes de Grimaldis propincus noster”, a copy addressed to “nepti nostre...Pomelline de Grimaldis[278].  The testament of “dominus Joannes de Grimaldis dominus Monaci”, dated 5 Apr 1454, bequeathed property to “domine Pomelline de Campo Fregosio eiusdem domini testatoris uxori...[279].  The testament of “dominus Cathalanus de Grimaldis, quondam...domini Johannis militis, Monaci dominus”, dated 4 Jan 1457, named “dominam Pomellinam eius matrem” as guardian of his daughter[280].  A charter dated 22 Aug 1457 records an agreement between “domina Pomelina de Grimaldis relicta quondam...Johannis de Grimaldis militis, Mentoni condomina” and the university of Menton concerning repairing the town’s walls, referring to “orto...domine Margarite de Grimaldis, relicte quondam...domini Philippi...et...ortum...Jacobi de Grimaldis[281].  “Dominam Pomellinam de Grimaldis, relicta quondam...Johannis de Grimaldis dominamque Monachi” and “dominum Lambertum de Grimaldis Mentoni condominum” settled disputes relating to the testament of “quondam...dominum Cathalanum de Grimaldis...”, on the advice of “domini Ysnardi de Campo Fregoso eius fratris ac Anthonii de Grimaldis filii nobilis Johannis civis Nicie affinis sui”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1457[282]Saige records that in Mar 1458 Pomellina di Campo Fregoso conspired to assassinate Lambert Grimaldi so her granddaughter Claudine Grimaldi could marry “Georges Grimaldi, le fils aîné de Jacques [de Beuil] seigneur de Massoins et petit-fils de Pierre baron de Beuil”, Saige noting that “Yolande Grimaldi de Beuil, sœur de Jacques, [était] mariée à Jacques de Valperga, le...chancelier de Savoie[283].  Saige records that Pomellina retired to Menton in “la Maison des Seigneurs”, from where she fomented opposition to Lambert culminating in the Feb 1466 rebellion against his rule in Menton and Roquebrune, supported by Savoy which acquired suzerainty over the towns by charter dated 26/27 Feb 1466[284]

Jean [I] & his wife had three children: 

1.         CATALAN Grimaldi ([1425]-Jul 1457, bur Menton Saint-Michel).  The 6/7 Oct 1428 charter quoted above notes that Jean [I] gave “filium suum” [unnamed] as a hostage.  He was imprisoned with his father by the Duke of Savoy in 1438 in Moncalieri castle until summer 1440: Johannes de Grimaldis civis Janue ac dominus locorum Monachi et Roche Brune, et Catellanus eius filius” acknowledged to “Johanni Balardo de Avilliania vicecastellano Montiscalieri” the debts incurred during their imprisonment by charter dated 14 Sep 1440[285].  The testament of “dominus Joannes de Grimaldis dominus Monaci”, dated 5 Apr 1454, named as universal heir “Cathalanum de Grimaldis eiusdem domini Joannis filium”, substituting “dominam Bartholomeam filiam dicti domini testatoris...uxoremque...domini Jannuensis ducis...Petri de Campo Fregosio”, and referred to the dowry of “Blanque de Carreto uxoris...Cathalani sui filii[286]Signor di Monaco.  The testament of “dominus Cathalanus de Grimaldis, quondam...domini Johannis militis, Monaci dominus”, dated 4 Jan 1457, chose burial in “ecclesiam sancti Michaelis...de Mentono” in the tomb erected by his mother, donated property to “capelle...sancti Bernardini...in territorio Nicie...infra terram...domini Isnardi de Campo Fregoso”, bequeathed property to “domino Guigo de Campo Fregoso potestati Monaci...domine Glaudine eius filie...et esse debeat uxor...domini Lamberti de Grimaldis filii felicis memorie domini Nicolai condomini Mentoni...domina Blanqua eiusdem domini Cathalani uxor et mater predicte...Glaudine”, named “dominam Pomellinam eius matrem” as guardian of his daughter (specifically excluding his wife Bianca), appointed “dominam Bartholomeam ducissam uxorem...domini Petri de Campo Fregoso Janue ducis et sororem...Cathalani” as substitute heir[287]m BIANCA di Finale, daughter of GALEOTTO [I] Marchese di Noli e Finale & his wife Vannina Adorno (Finale 1432-Monaco 1458)The testament of “dominus Joannes de Grimaldis dominus Monaci”, dated 5 Apr 1454, referred to the dowry of “Blanque de Carreto uxoris...Cathalani sui filii[288].  The testament of “dominus Cathalanus de Grimaldis, quondam...domini Johannis militis, Monaci dominus”, dated 4 Jan 1457, bequeathed property to “...domina Blanqua eiusdem domini Cathalani uxor et mater predicte...Glaudine” but specifically excluded her from the guardianship of the couple’s daughter[289]Saige records that Catalan separated from his wife who sought refuge with “Marguerite del Caretto fille de Galeotto et sœur de Blanche” and her husband Jacques Grimaldi de Beuil after the separation[290].  Catalan & his wife had three children: 

a)         [JEAN] Grimaldi (-young).  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Catalan had “dui figli” who died[291].  Saige records that the existence of two sons is also confirmed in “la généalogie fort exacte de Jean-Baptiste Grimaldi Cavallerone[292].  Venasque names these two sons “Ioannes” and “Raynerius”, noting that they died “in cunabulis[293].  The basis for these two names has not been ascertained. 

b)         [RAINIER] Grimaldi (-young).  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Catalan had “dui figli” who died[294].  Saige records that the existence of two sons is also confirmed in “la généalogie fort exacte de Jean-Baptiste Grimaldi Cavallerone[295].  Venasque names these two sons “Ioannes” and “Raynerius”, noting that they died “in cunabulis[296].  The basis for these two names has not been ascertained. 

c)         CLAUDINE Grimaldi ([1449/50]-Menton after 19 Nov 1515, bur Monaco Saint-Nicholas)The testament of “dominus Cathalanus de Grimaldis, quondam...domini Johannis militis, Monaci dominus”, dated 4 Jan 1457, bequeathed property to “...domine Glaudine eius filie...et esse debeat uxor...domini Lamberti de Grimaldis filii felicis memorie domini Nicolai condomini Mentoni...[297].  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Claudine was six years old when her father died[298]She succeeded her father in 1457 as Dame de Monaco.  Saige records that in Mar 1458 Pomellina di Campo Fregoso conspired to assassinate Lambert Grimaldi so her granddaughter Claudine Grimaldi could marry “Georges Grimaldi, le fils aîné de Jacques [de Beuil] seigneur de Massoins et petit-fils de Pierre baron de Beuil”, Saige noting that “Yolande Grimaldi de Beuil, sœur de Jacques, [était] mariée à Jacques de Valperga, le...chancelier de Savoie[299].  A letter dated 29 Aug 1465 records “Lamberto Grimaldi” celebrating “le noze de la moliere” at Ventimiglia[300]m (Ventimiglia [29 Aug] 1465) LAMBERT Grimaldi co-Seigneur d'Antibes et de Menton, son of NICOLAS Grimaldi & his wife Sestarine Doria (-Menton 15 Mar 1494, bur Menton Saint-Michel).  He succeeded as Seigneur de Monaco

2.         BARTOLOMEE Grimaldi (-after 4 Jan 1457)The marriage contract between “dominum Perrinum de Campo Fregoso, quondam...domini Baptiste, cive Janue” and “dominam Bartholomeam filiam...domini Johannis de Grimaldis domini Monaci” is dated 11 Feb 1445[301].  The testament of “dominus Joannes de Grimaldis dominus Monaci”, dated 5 Apr 1454, named as substitute heir “dominam Bartholomeam filiam dicti domini testatoris...uxoremque...domini Jannuensis ducis...Petri de Campo Fregosio[302].  The testament of “dominus Cathalanus de Grimaldis, quondam...domini Johannis militis, Monaci dominus”, dated 4 Jan 1457, appointed “dominam Bartholomeam ducissam uxorem...domini Petri de Campo Fregoso Janue ducis et sororem...Cathalani” as substitute heir[303]m (contract 11 Feb 1445) PIETRO di Campo Fregoso, son of BAPTISTA di Campo Fregoso & his wife ---.  Doge of Genoa. 

3.         CONSTANCE Grimaldi .  Venasque records her parentage and marriage[304].  She is not named as the daughter of Jean in the [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago[305]m ANTONIO dei Caretto Marchese di Finale, son of ---. 

 

 

LAMBERT Grimaldi, son of NICOLAS Grimaldi co-Seigneur de Menton & his wife Sestarine Doria ([1418/25?]-Menton 15 Mar 1494, bur Menton Saint-Michel).  The date of Lambert’s birth is uncertain.  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that he was 80 years old when he died[306]The following document shows that Lambert was still a child in [1428/29], still having a “gouvernante” (maybe under 10?): the testament of Sestarine Doria, dated 12 Mar [1428/29], named her sons Lambert and Gaspard as her heirs, and bequeathed property to “[la] gouvernante” of Lambert[307].  The testament of Sestarine Doria, dated 12 Mar [1428/29], named her sons Lambert and Gaspard as her heirs, and bequeathed property to “[la] gouvernante” of Lambert[308].  The testament of Nicolas Grimaldi, dated 2 Feb [1448/49], named his son Gaspard as his heir and bequeathed property to his sons Lambert, Jean-André and Louis, in particular bequeathing either the seigneurie de Cagnes or his share in Menton (at his choice) to his son Lambert, the litigation which followed being settled by charter dated 24 Jan [1453/53][309].  Co-Seigneur d'Antibes et co-seigneur de Menton: Saige notes that Lambert inherited three-twelfths of Menton, another twelfth passing to him from his brother Gaspard by charter dated 24 Oct 1454[310]Dominam Pomellinam de Grimaldis, relicta quondam...Johannis de Grimaldis dominamque Monachi” and “dominum Lambertum de Grimaldis Mentoni condominum” settled disputes relating to the testament of “quondam...dominum Cathalanum de Grimaldis...”, on the advice of “...Anthonii de Grimaldis filii nobilis Johannis, civis Nicie, affinis sui”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1457[311]Seigneur de Monaco.  “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” appointed “dominum Johannem Andream de Grimaldis eiusdem fratrem, legum studentem, necnon...Lucham Lanterum de Vintimilio” to negotiate an alliance with “domino Johanne Filipo de Flisco Lavanie comite...et Januensium armirato...”, in the presence of “domino Lucha de Grimaldis condomino Menthoni, utriusque juris doctore...”, by charter dated 15 Feb 1458[312]Saige records that in Mar 1458 Pomellina di Campo Fregoso conspired to assassinate Lambert Grimaldi so her granddaughter Claudine Grimaldi could marry “Georges Grimaldi, le fils aîné de Jacques [de Beuil] seigneur de Massoins et petit-fils de Pierre baron de Beuil”, Saige noting that “Yolande Grimaldi de Beuil, sœur de Jacques, [était] mariée à Jacques de Valperga, le...chancelier de Savoie[313]The plot was foiled, and named inhabitants of Monaco swore allegiance to “Lamberti de Grimaldis domini Monaci” following the plot orchestrated against him by his future mother-in-law by charter dated 16 Mar 1458, which describes the circumstances of the proposed marriage with “Georgium filium...Jaqueti de Bolio[314]Saige records that Pomellina retired to Menton in “la Maison des Seigneurs”, from where she fomented opposition to Lambert culminating in the Feb 1466 rebellion against his rule in Menton and Roquebrune, supported by Savoy which acquired suzerainty over the towns by charter dated 26/27 Feb 1466[315].  Menton was soon recaptured from the duke of Savoy, and the inhabitants swore allegiance to “domino Lamberto et domino Luce de Grimaldis...dominorum Mentoni” by charter dated 1 Jun 1466[316].  Louis Duke of Savoy formally restored Menton to Lambert Grimaldi by charter dated 20 Nov 1466[317]Saige records that Luca Grimaldi “de la branche de Petralata, fils d’Ansaldo et cousin germain d’Oberto” his son Gian Baptista plotted in 1466 to seize Menton with help from Milan[318].  The plot was revived in Jan 1470, but a settlement reached by charter dated 19 Jul 1470 under which Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” appointed “dominum Johannem Andream de Grimaldis juris utriusque doctorem fratrem suum” as proxy to reclaim Menton from Galeazzo Maria Sforza Duke of Milan[319]Chamberlain of Charles VIII King of France 2 Mar 1488, followed by a treaty guaranteeing French protection over Monaco[320].  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, chose burial “in loco Menthoni in parrochiali ecclesia sancti Michaelis”, bequeathed property to “Perete filie naturali quondam domini Fillippi de Grimaldis et Peyrinete filie naturali quondam...militis domini Ludovici de Grimaldis eius fratris...Rainaudo de Villanova condomino Vencie...domine Glaudine eius consorti...domino Philiberto de Grimaldis Sancte Sedis Apostolice prothonotario preposito ecclesie Niciensis, Ludovico, Luciano, Augustino et Carolo eius filiis...ex dicta domina Glaudina...domicellis Francisce et Marie filiabus suis...”, named “Joannem de Grimaldiis eius et dicte domine Glaudine primogenitum” as his heir and “dominus episcopus Grassensis eius frater” as executor[321].  The codicil of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis” is dated 14 May 1493[322].  A charter dated 19 Feb 1494 records that “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monachi, Mentoni et Rochabrune” acceded to the peace treaty between Fernando King of Aragon & Isabel Queen of Castile and “Augustini Adurni ducalis Janue gubernatoris[323]The Obituaire of Nice Cathedral records the death 15 Mar 1494 of “dominus Lambertus de Crimaldis dominus Moneci” and his donation for his anniversary[324]

m (Ventimiglia [29 Aug] 1465) CLAUDINE Grimaldi Dame de Monaco, daughter of CATALAN Seigneur de Monaco & his wife Bianca di Finale ([1449/50]-Menton after 19 Nov 1515, bur Monaco Saint-Nicholas).  The testament of “dominus Cathalanus de Grimaldis, quondam...domini Johannis militis, Monaci dominus”, dated 4 Jan 1457, bequeathed property to “...domine Glaudine eius filie...et esse debeat uxor...domini Lamberti de Grimaldis filii felicis memorie domini Nicolai condomini Mentoni...[325].  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Claudine was six years old when her father died[326]Saige records that in Mar 1458 Pomellina di Campo Fregoso conspired to assassinate Lambert Grimaldi so her granddaughter Claudine Grimaldi could marry “Georges Grimaldi, le fils aîné de Jacques [de Beuil] seigneur de Massoins et petit-fils de Pierre baron de Beuil”, Saige noting that “Yolande Grimaldi de Beuil, sœur de Jacques, [était] mariée à Jacques de Valperga, le...chancelier de Savoie[327].  A letter dated 29 Aug 1465 records “Lamberto Grimaldi” celebrating “le noze de la moliere” at Ventimiglia[328].  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domine Glaudine eius consorti...[329].  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, requested burial “in ecclesia sancti Nicolai...castri de Monaco...ubi sunt sepulti tam dominus Johannes de Grimaldis eius primogenitus filius...quam alii sui predecessores”, bequeathed property to “religioso viro fratri Ludovico de Grimaldis eius et domini quondam Lamberti filio...ordinem sancti Joannis Hierosolamitani expresse professo...Augustino de Grimaldis episcopo Grassensi eius et domini quondam D. Lamberti filio”, named “dominos Filibertum, Carolum et Lambertum de Grimaldis suos et domini quondam D. Lamberti filios...defunctorum”, bequeathed property to “Francische uxori relicte quondam...Luce de Auria domini Dulcis Acque, Blanque uxori nobilis viri Honorati de Villa Nova domini de Torrectis Calianesii, et Sesarine uxori...domini Caroli ex marchionibus Ceve condomini de Garressio, filiabus suis et domini quondam D. Lamberti...domicellis Margarite et Isabelle de Grimaldis...filiabus suis et domini quondam Lamberti...donnicele Marie de Grimaldis eius nepti filie...domini Johannis de Grimaldis eiusdem...testratis et quondam...domini Lamberti filii”, named as her heir “dominum Lucianum de Grimaldis eius et dicti quondam...domini Lamberti...filium[330].  Her codicil is dated 19 Nov 1515[331]

Lambert & his wife had [fourteen] children: 

1.         JEAN [II] Grimaldi ([Sep/Dec] 1468-murdered Menton 10/11 Oct 1505, bur Monaco Saint-Nicholas).  A charter dated 1 Sep 1468 records Lambert Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco’s refusal to visit Milan because of the pregnancy of his wife, providing an indication when Jean [II] was born[332].  A charter dated May 1486 records instructions from “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” to “Jhoanni filio meo” on leaving for France on the occasion of his marriage, naming “monsignor de Bresa tuo socero...monsignor de Grassa mio fradelo et tuo patruo...lo segnor de Antipoli mio nepote et figliolo...Celestino mio nepote...Raynaudo mio nepote...domino Luca de Grimaldo mio cosino...mio fradelo domino fratre Lodixio...[333]The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, named “Joannem de Grimaldiis eius et dicte domine Glaudine primogenitum” as his heir[334]Seigneur de Monaco.  The inhabitants of Roquebrune swore allegiance to “domino Joanni de Grimaldis [...domino...Monaci, Mentoni et Rochebrune]...dominorum Lamberti et Glaudine primogenito” by charter dated 31 Mar 1494[335]The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Jean died “d’anni 30...un sabato...1505 a li 10 d’’ottobre” [Saige commenting that the 10th October 1505 was in fact a Friday][336].  Jean’s age in this text does not seem correct, unless his mother’s pregnancy in Sep 1468 (see above) related to an earlier otherwise unrecorded child.  Lucyan de Grimaud seigneur de Monigue” confessed that he had killed Jean (in self defence he said) and issued instructions to “mon cousin messyre Pierre de Grimauld capitaine de mes gallées” after the death of “feu monseigneur de Monigues mon frere”, noting that he would treat “Marie ma niepce, comme s’elle estoit ma propre fille”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1505[337].  Jean’s place of burial is confirmed by the 23 May 1514 testament of his mother quoted above.  m (contract 28 Jun 1486) ANTOINETTE bâtarde de Savoie, illegitimate daughter of PHILIPPE de Savoie Comte de Bresse [later PHILIPPE I Duke of Savoy] & his mistress Libera Portoneria (-before 21 Jul 1500).  The marriage contract between “Johannem de Grimaldis filium primogenitum...dominorum Lamberti de Grimaldis et Claudine eius conthoralis dominorum Monaci, Mentoni et Roquebrune” and “domicellam Anthoniam de Sabaudia filiam naturalem...Philippi de Sabaudia comitis Baugiaci et domini Bressie”, naming “Nicolaus de Grimaldis dominus d’Antibol, Celestinus ex comitibus Vintimilii et Raynaldus de Vilanova dominus Vencii” as guarantors, is dated 26 Jun 1486[338].  A document dated 25 Jul 1500 records that on 21 Jul 1500 “monseigneur le bastard de Savoie” ordered masses in Geneva Saint-Pierre for “ma dame de Monygo bastarde de Savoye[339]Betrothed (12 Oct 1502[340], contract terminated before 26 Jul 1504) to CATHERINE de Clermont, daughter of TRISTAN Guillem de Clermont Seigneur de Clermont-Lodève & his wife Catherine d’Amboise.  A charter dated 26 Jul 1504 records orders from “dominus Johannes de Grimaldis, Monaci...dominus” to recover jewels from “domina Catherina d’Amboysa relicta...domini Tristandi Guillelmi de Claromonte quondam...sive a...domicella Caterina de Claromonte eius filia”, given to the last-named by “ipse...dominus” in contemplation of their marriage[341].  Jean [II] & his wife had one child: 

a)         MARIE Grimaldi (-[1524/19 Oct 1532]).  The Duke of Savoy confirmed “la possession de San Secondo” in favour of Marie by charter dated 14 Aug 1501[342].  “Lucyan de Grimaud seigneur de Monigue” issued instructions to “mon cousin messyre Pierre de Grimauld capitaine de mes gallées” after the death of “feu monseigneur de Monigues mon frere”, noting that he would treat “Marie ma niepce, comme s’elle estoit ma propre fille”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1505[343]The testament of [her maternal uncle] “dominus Raynerius batardus Sabaudie, Tende, Villarii, Sumne ripe de boschoque comes...”, dated 4 Jun 1511, bequeathed property to “...eius nepoti...filie...ex quondam...domino Monaci et quondam...dominia Antonieta naturali de Sabaudia conjugibus...[344]The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “...donnicele Marie de Grimaldis eius nepti filie...domini Johannis de Grimaldis eiusdem...testratis et quondam...domini Lamberti filii[345].  The marriage contract of “dominum Jeronimum de Ruere condominum Vicinovi, Rivalbe et Cinzani” and “dominam Mariam filiam quondam...Johannis de Grimaldis domini Monaci, Mentoni et Rochebrune”, noting “dotis quondam...Anthonie de Sabaudie eius matris”, is dated 28 Jan 1515[346].  “Dominis Stephano et Clementi filiis quondam magnificorum Jheronimi de Ruere condomini Vici Novi...et Marie de Grimaldis filie...quondam domini Luciani [error for Iohannis] de Grimaldis” promised to acknowledge the suzerainty of Savoy as soon as they recovered possession of Monaco by right of their mother by charter dated 19 Oct 1532[347].  Saige suggests that Marie’s supposed second marriage to “Renaud de Villeneuve” (as recorded, for example, by Gioffredo[348]) was incorrect and resulted from a misunderstanding regarding the territory “Venza” (Vence)[349]m (contract 28 Jan 1515) HIERONIMO della Rovere co-Signore di Vinovo, son of --- (-[1523/19 Oct 1532]). 

2.         PHILIBERT Grimaldi ([1471/72]-Rome Dec 1487).  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domino Philiberto de Grimaldis Sancte Sedis Apostolice prothonotario preposito ecclesie Niciensis, Ludovico, Luciano, Augustino et Carolo eius filiis...ex dicta domina Glaudina...[350].  Saige records his death in Rome in Dec 1487 aged 15[351]The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Philibert died “d’anni 15[352]The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, named “dominos Filibertum, Carolum et Lambertum de Grimaldis suos et domini quondam D. Lamberti filios...defunctorum[353]

3.         LOUIS Grimaldi (-after 23 May 1514).  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domino Philiberto de Grimaldis Sancte Sedis Apostolice prothonotario preposito ecclesie Niciensis, Ludovico, Luciano, Augustino et Carolo eius filiis...ex dicta domina Glaudina...[354].  Saige records that “l’état mental de Louis” excluded him from the succession after the death of his brother Jean[355].  Knight of the Order of St John of Jerusalem.  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “religioso viro fratri Ludovico de Grimaldis eius et domini quondam Lamberti filio...ordinem sancti Joannis Hierosolamitani expresse professo...[356].  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Louis died “inponente per folia[357]

4.         FRANÇOISE Grimaldi (-after 19 Oct 1515).  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domicellis Francisce et Marie filiabus suis...[358].  “Lambertus de Grimaldis Monaci, Luchas [Doria] de dominis Dulcis Aque” notified the duke of Milan of the marriage of “mi Luca e la figliola de mi Lamberto”, in the presence of “messer Prospero Grimaldo”, by charter dated 21 Apr 1491[359].  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “...Francische uxori relicte quondam...Luce de Auria domini Dulcis Acque...[360]m (after 21 Apr 1491) LUCA Doria Signore di Dolceaqua, son of BARTOLOMEO Doria & his first wife --- (-before 23 May 1514). 

5.         MARIE Grimaldi (-[1488/93]).  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domicellis Francisce et Marie filiabus suis...[361]

6.         LUCIEN Grimaldi ([1480/81]-murdered 22 Aug 1523).  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domino Philiberto de Grimaldis Sancte Sedis Apostolice prothonotario preposito ecclesie Niciensis, Ludovico, Luciano, Augustino et Carolo eius filiis...ex dicta domina Glaudina...[362].  The inhabitants of Roquebrune swore allegiance to “domino Joanni de Grimaldis [...dominum Monaci et Rochebrune ac condominum...Mentoni] ...dominorum Lamberti et Glaudine primogenito” by charter dated 31 Mar 1494[363]Seigneur de Monaco.  “Lucyan de Grimaud seigneur de Monigue” confessed that he had killed Jean (in self defence he said) and issued instructions to “mon cousin messyre Pierre de Grimauld capitaine de mes gallées” after the death of “feu monseigneur de Monigues mon frere”, noting that he would treat “Marie ma niepce, comme s’elle estoit ma propre fille”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1505[364].  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, named as her heir “dominum Lucianum de Grimaldis eius et dicti quondam...domini Lamberti...filium[365].  “Anne comtesse de Villars et de Tende fame de...René bastard de Savoye...” and “Lucyan de Grimault escuyer seigneur de Morgue” reached agreement on the former’s claim to “le chasteau terre et seigneurie de Menton”, through “Pierre de Grimault escuyer...comme procureur”, by charter dated 5 Jul 1515, witnessed by “noble Honorat de Grimault seigneur de Bueil...[366].  François I King of France confirmed the acknowledgement made by King Louis XII of the sovereignty of Monaco by charter dated 12 Aug 1515[367].  By charter dated 31 Aug 1523, Lope de Soria [imperial ambassador at Genoa] reported to Emperor Karl V that, according to “Ansaldo de Grimaldo”, “un sobrino del...señor de Monego” entered the castle and killed “el señor de Monego[368].  François I King of France ordered the arrest of “Bartholomieu Dorie seigneur de Doulsaigue son nepveu” for the murder of “Lucian de Grimault...seigneur de Mourgues” by charter dated 7 Oct 1523[369]The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Lucien died “d’anni 42[370]Betrothed (contract 12 Aug 1509, terminated) to CLAUDINE de Savoie, illegitimate daughter of PHILIPPE I Duke of Savoy & his mistress Bona di Romagnano (-2 Apr or 2 May 1528).  Lucianum de Grimaldis Monachi dominum” appointed “nobilem Petrum de Grimaldis civem Niciensem eius consanguineum” to negotiate his marriage with “domicellam --- filiam naturalem...principis Philippi dum viveret Sabaudie...ducis” by charter dated 31 May 1509[371].  The marriage contract between “Lucianus de Grimaldis dominus Monachi” and “Claudiam filiam naturalem...quondam domini...Philippi Sabaudie ducis” is dated 12 Aug 1509[372]m (Flayosc 25 Sep 1514) as her first husband, JEANNE de Pontevès, daughter of TANNEGUY de Pontevès co-Seigneur de Cabanes & his wife Jeanne de Villeneuve (-[21 Oct 1545/16 Nov 1547]).  The date and place of her first marriage are confirmed by “une des pièces de la procédure relative à sa succession[373].  She married secondly as his first wife, Antonio Lodovico di Savoia co-Seigneur de PanchalieriThe testament of “domina Joanna filia quondam domini Tanechoni Melchionis de Ponteves, consors sive uxor...domini Anthonii Ludovici de Sabaudia comitis et condomini loci Panchalierii”, dated 9 Sep 1530, requested burial “in ecclesia nova beate Marie burgi...Panchalerii”, bequeathed property to “...Ypolite filie naturali...domini Anthonii Ludovici sui consortis”, and appointed as her heirs “dominum Honoratum eius filium ex quondam...domino Luciano domino Monachi...suo primo marito...dominum Josephum eius filium...ex dicto...domino Anthonio Ludovico suo moderno marito[374].  “Vostra...madre, Jana de Savoya” wrote to “signor figlolo et unico mio conforto” after the death of “Monsegnor Reverendissimo nostro fratello” by charter dated 21 Apr 1532[375].  “Domicella Johanna de Ponteves uxor moderna...Anthonii Ludovici de Sabaudia comitis Pancalerii” granted certain properties to “eius sorore uterina domicella Loysa de Conde vidua relicta quondam nobilis Honorati de Castellana dum viveret domini de Valle [...Laval]”, with the consent of “tam a dicto comite Pancalierii eius viri quam a domino Honorato de Grimaldis suo filio”, considering that “quondam...Tanequinus de Ponteves eius pater” was “tutor...dicte dominie Loysie” after he married “Johanna de Villanova mater dictarum Loyse de Conde et Johanna de Ponteves”, by charter dated 21 Oct 1545[376].  A letter dated 16 Nov 1547 records “la heredità di la quondam signora Giovanna de Ponteves” being managed by “Antonio Raymondo[377].  Lucien & his wife had six children: 

a)         RAINIER Grimaldi (-before 22 Sep 1523).  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “Raynero, Francisco, Lamberto, Honorato” as the four sons of Lucien, all of whom died young except Honoré[378]

b)         FRANÇOIS Grimaldi (-after 1524).  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “Raynero, Francisco, Lamberto, Honorato” as the four sons of Lucien, all of whom died young except Honoré[379]The inhabitants of Menton swore allegiance to “domini Augustini Grimaldi episcopi Grassensi et domini locorum Monaci, Mentoni et Rochabrune”, and after his death to “Francisco primogenito...quondam domini Luciani”, by charter dated 22 Sep 1523[380].  By letters dated to [1524], “les deux fils de Lucien...François et Jean de Grimaldi” requested the arrest of the murderers of their father[381]

c)         JEAN Grimaldi (-after 1524).  By letters dated to [1524], “les deux fils de Lucien...François et Jean de Grimaldi” requested the arrest of the murderers of their father[382]Jean is not named as the son of Lucien in the [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “Raynero, Francisco, Lamberto, Honorato[383]

d)         LAMBERT Grimaldi .  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “Raynero, Francisco, Lamberto, Honorato” as the four sons of Lucien, all of whom died young except Honoré[384]

e)         CLAUDINE Grimaldi (-before 9 Sep 1530). The marriage contract of “Domisellum Franciscum de Grimaldis filium...domini Renati de Grimaldis ex baronnibus baroniæ Bollei, filii...domini Honorati de Grimaldis domini et baronis baroniæ Bollei” and “domissellam Glaudinam filiam...Luciani de Grimaldis olim domini de Monacho, de Mentono et Roccabruna” is dated 15 Nov 1525[385].  She must have died before 9 Sep 1530, the date of her mother’s testament quoted above in which she is not named.  Betrothed (contract 15 Nov 1525) to FRANÇOIS Grimaldi, son of RENE Grimaldi & his wife ---. 

f)          HONORE [I] Grimaldi ([1520/22?]-7 Oct 1581, bur Monaco Saint-Nicolas)The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “Raynero, Francisco, Lamberto, Honorato” as the four sons of Lucien, all of whom died young except Honoré[386].  The testament of “domina Joanna filia quondam domini Tanechoni Melchionis de Ponteves, consors sive uxor...domini Anthonii Ludovici de Sabaudia comitis et condomini loci Panchalierii”, dated 9 Sep 1530, appointed as her heirs “dominum Honoratum eius filium ex quondam...domino Luciano domino Monachi...suo primo marito...dominum Josephum eius filium...ex dicto...domino Anthonio Ludovico suo moderno marito[387]Seigneur de Monaco

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7.         AUGUSTIN Grimaldi (-12 Apr 1532).  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domino Philiberto de Grimaldis Sancte Sedis Apostolice prothonotario preposito ecclesie Niciensis, Ludovico, Luciano, Augustino et Carolo eius filiis...ex dicta domina Glaudina...[388].  Bishop of Grasse.  “Lucyan de Grimault” wrote to “Monsieur de Grassa mon...frere” by charter dated 17 Oct 1505[389].  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “...Augustino de Grimaldis episcopo Grassensi eius et domini quondam D. Lamberti filio...[390]Seigneur de Monaco.  The inhabitants of Menton swore allegiance to “domini Augustini Grimaldi episcopi Grassensi et domini locorum Monaci, Mentoni et Rochabrune”, and after his death to “Francisco primogenito...quondam domini Luciani”, by charter dated 22 Sep 1523[391]Augustin abandoned Monaco’s alliance with France in favour of an imperial alliance in 1525[392], although a return to the French alliance was unsuccessfully negotiated from 1527 by René de Savoie Comte de Tende[393]Augustin was negotiating secretly with Savoy in 1528 for the exchange of Monaco for Ventimiglia and other territories[394].  “Vostra...madre, Jana de Savoya” wrote to “signor figlolo et unico mio conforto” [Honoré [I] Seigneur de Monaco] after the death of “Monsegnor Reverendissimo nostro fratello” [Augustin] by charter dated 21 Apr 1532[395]

8.         CHARLES Grimaldi (-before 23 May 1514).  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “...domino Philiberto de Grimaldis Sancte Sedis Apostolice prothonotario preposito ecclesie Niciensis, Ludovico, Luciano, Augustino et Carolo eius filiis...ex dicta domina Glaudina...[396].  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, named “dominos Filibertum, Carolum et Lambertum de Grimaldis suos et domini quondam D. Lamberti filios...defunctorum[397]The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Charles died “in Roma, d’anni 35[398]

9.         [LUCIENNEThe [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “Luchineta” as another daughter of Lambert, named before Blanche in order[399].  No other document has been found which names her.  If she existed, she must have  been born after her father’s 30 Oct 1487 testament and died before her mother’s 23 May 1514 testament.] 

10.      BLANCHE Grimaldi ([1488/91]-after 16 May 1532).  Her marriage is dated to 17 Jan 1503[400].  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “...Blanque uxori nobilis viri Honorati de Villa Nova domini de Torrectis Calianesii...[401].  Blanche must have been born after her father’s 30 Oct 1487 testament in which she is not named.  A charter dated 23 Apr 1532 records the deliberations of the governing council of Monaco concerning the proposals made by “messer Ansaldo et messer Nicolo Grimaldo in compagnia de madama de Torretta, ameda de predicto signore Honorato, et messer Giovanni Francesco da Galarato et messer Peiron Grimaldo de Nizza” about “la custodia del signor Honorato”, proposing “Stephano Grimaldo fratello di esso messer Nicolo...in compania de li prefacti madama de Torretta...[402].  “Blanche de Grimaldo” wrote to Emperor Karl V dated 16 May 1532[403]m (17 Jan 1503) HONORE de Villeneuve Seigneur de Tourettes et d’Esclapon, son of ---. 

11.      CESARINE Grimaldi ([1489/92]-).  A document dated 20 Jul 1503 confirms receipt of her dowry[404].  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “...Sesarine uxori...domini Caroli ex marchionibus Ceve condomini de Garressio, filiabus suis et domini quondam D. Lamberti...[405].  Cesarine must have been born after her father’s 30 Oct 1487 testament in which she is not named.  m ([20 Jul 1503]) CARLO di Ceva co-Signore di Garressio, son of ---. 

12.      LAMBERT Grimaldi ([1491/92]-in France 19 Sep 1510).  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, named “dominos Filibertum, Carolum et Lambertum de Grimaldis suos et domini quondam D. Lamberti filios...defunctorum[406].  Lambert must have been born after his father’s 30 Oct 1487 testament in which he is not named.  The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago records that Lambert died “in Franza, d’anni 18, a li 19 di settembre de l’anno 1510[407]

13.      MARGUERITE Grimaldi ([1490/93]-).  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “...domicellis Margarite et Isabelle de Grimaldis...filiabus suis et domini quondam Lamberti...[408].  Marguerite must have been born after her father’s 30 Oct 1487 testament in which she is not named. 

14.      ISABELLE Grimaldi ([1491/94]-).  The testament of “domina Glaudina de Grimaldis relicta...Lamberti de Grimaldis filia...domini Cathalani de Grimaldis...”, dated 23 May 1514, bequeathed property to “...domicellis Margarite et Isabelle de Grimaldis...filiabus suis et domini quondam Lamberti...[409].  Isabelle must have been born after her father’s 30 Oct 1487 testament in which she is not named.  A letter of René bâtard de Savoie dated 1 Apr 1519 records Isabelle’s marriage at the start of 1519[410]m ([Jan] 1519) ANTOINE de Châteauneuf-Randon Seigneur de Tournoël, son of ---. 

 

 

Two brothers, parents not identified: 

1.         PHILIPPE Grimaldi (-before 1487).  He is named as deceased in the document quoted below.  Philippe had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress: 

a)         PERRETTE Grimaldi .  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “Perete filie naturali quondam domini Fillippi de Grimaldis et Peyrinete filie naturali quondam...militis domini Ludovici de Grimaldis eius fratris...[411]

2.         LOUIS Grimaldi .  He is named in the 30 Oct 1487 document quoted below.  Louis had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress: 

a)         PERRINETTE Grimaldi .  The testament of “dominus Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci, Menthoni et Rochebrune”, dated 30 Oct 1487, bequeathed property to “Perete filie naturali quondam domini Fillippi de Grimaldis et Peyrinete filie naturali quondam...militis domini Ludovici de Grimaldis eius fratris...[412]

 

 

HONORE [I] Grimaldi, son of LUCIEN Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco & his wife Jeanne de Pontevès ([1520/22?]-7 Oct 1581, bur Monaco Saint-Nicolas)The [1534] Libro de la progenie et vita de li ill. signore de Monago names “Raynero, Francisco, Lamberto, Honorato” as the four sons of Lucien, all of whom died young except Honoré[413].  The testament of “domina Joanna filia quondam domini Tanechoni Melchionis de Ponteves, consors sive uxor...domini Anthonii Ludovici de Sabaudia comitis et condomini loci Panchalierii”, dated 9 Sep 1530, appointed as her heirs “dominum Honoratum eius filium ex quondam...domino Luciano domino Monachi...suo primo marito...dominum Josephum eius filium...ex dicto...domino Anthonio Ludovico suo moderno marito[414]Seigneur de Monaco.  A charter dated 23 Apr 1532 records the deliberations of the governing council of Monaco concerning the proposals made by “messer Ansaldo et messer Nicolo Grimaldo in compagnia de madama de Torretta, ameda de predicto signore Honorato, et messer Giovanni Francesco da Galarato et messer Peiron Grimaldo de Nizza” about “la custodia del signor Honorato”, proposing “Stephano Grimaldo fratello di esso messer Nicolo...in compania de li prefacti madama de Torretta...[415].  Marchese di Campagna: Emperor Karl V granted “potestate civitatem Campaniæ in provincia Principatus Citra, cum titulo et honore marchionatus, civitatesque Canosæ et Montis Viridis, terram Terlicii, castrum...Garignonii” to “Honorati Grimaldi” by charter dated 23 Jul 1532[416].  “Honoratus Grimaldus Monaci...dominus Campaniæque marchio” confirmed his parental inheritance, and transferred his sovereign authority to “dominum Stephanum Grimaldum gubernatorem”, by charter dated 6/11 Dec 1540[417].  The inhabitants of Monaco swore allegiance to “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus ac Campanie marchio”, after the death of “dominus Stephanus Grimaldus gubernator et avunculus ipsius...domini Honorati”, by charter dated 11 Jun 1561[418].  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, chose burial in Monaco Saint-Nicholas, bequeathed property to “Isabelle Grimaldi son épouse...à ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu”, and named “dominum Carolum Grimaldum eius filium primogenitum” as universal heir[419]

m (by proxy Genoa 8 Jun 1545) ISABELLA Grimaldi, daughter of GIAN BATTISTA Grimaldi & his wife --- (-Genoa 1585).  A charter dated 8 Jun 1545 records the marriage by proxy in Genoa of “dominam Isabelam filiam...domini Johannis Baptiste de Grimaldis patricii Genuensium...quondam domini Georgii patricius Geneuensium...per nobilem dominum Barnabam de Grimaldis quondam domini Juliani” and “dominum Gometium Xuarez de Figheroa...procuratorem...Honorati Grimaldi Moneci...domini Campanie marchionis...medio...domini Stephani Grimaldi...vice patris...gubernatoris...domini Jo. Baptiste fratris”, in the presence of “...dominorum Jacobi et Jeronimi fratrum de Grimaldis quondam domini Georgii, domini Gasparis de Grimaldis de Bracelis...Luchinete uxoris prefati domini Jeronimi de Grimaldis, Martine uxoris domini Baptiste de Grimaldis, Peyrinete uxoris domini Luce de Grimaldis, Orietine uxoris domini Pauli de Grimaldis, quondam domini Bernardi, Baptine uxoris prefacti domini Gasparis de Grimaldis de Bracelis[420].  The marriage was ratified by Honoré by charter dated 18 Jun 1545[421].  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “Isabelle Grimaldi son épouse...[422]

Honoré [I] & his wife had nine children: 

1.         GINEVRA Grimaldi .  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[423]m STEFANO Grillo, son of ---. 

2.         CLAUDE Grimaldi (-1598).  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[424].  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, named “il signor Orazio Grimaldi mio fratello...la signore Claudia mia sorella...la signora Aurelia mia sorella” as successive substitute heirs[425]

3.         CHARLES [II] Grimaldi (Monaco 26 Jan 1555-Monaco 17 May 1589[426]).  Honoré [I] recorded the birth of his son Charles at Monaco 26 Jan 1555[427].  Felipe II King of Spain granted a pension to “[el] señor de Monago...su hijo Carlo de Grimaldo” by letter dated 5 Aug 1562[428].  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, named “dominum Carolum Grimaldum eius filium primogenitum” as universal heir[429]Seigneur de Monaco.  Marchese di Campagna. 

4.         ELEONORE Grimaldi .  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[430].  “Domini Franciscus, Hercules, Horatius, Leonora et Aurelia filii...domini Honorati Grimaldi eorum patris” validated their father’s testament by charter dated 6 Nov 1581[431]m NICCOLÒ Interiano, son of ---. 

5.         FRANÇOIS Grimaldi (-Madrid Oct 1586).  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[432].  “Domini Franciscus, Hercules, Horatius, Leonora et Aurelia filii...domini Honorati Grimaldi eorum patris” validated their father’s testament by charter dated 6 Nov 1581[433]

6.         HERCULE Grimaldi (1562-murdered 21 Nov 1604, bur Monaco).  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[434].  “Domini Franciscus, Hercules, Horatius, Leonora et Aurelia filii...domini Honorati Grimaldi eorum patris” validated their father’s testament by charter dated 6 Nov 1581[435]Seigneur de Monaco.  Marchese di Campagna.  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, chose burial in the church of Monaco, bequeathed property to “Orazio Grimaldi son frère, à Isabelle sa fille naturelle...sa femme Marie Landi de Valdetare...sa fille Jeanne Grimaldi”, named “don Onorato Grimaldo mio figlio primogenito” as his universal heir, substituting successively after his own children “il signor Orazio Grimaldi mio fratello...la signore Claudia mia sorella...la signora Aurelia mia sorella[436].  The mortuary register of Monaco records the death 21 Nov 1604 of “Hercole Grimaldo signor di Monaco marchese di Campagna...d’anni 42 in circa, assaltato...nella strada grande, da la casa d’il podestà messer Bartolomeo Dadino[437]m (contract Aug 1595, Bardi 11 Oct 1595) MARIA Landi di Valdetare, daughter of CLAUDIO Landi Pincipe di Valdetare & his wife Juana Hernández de Cordoba y Aragón (-Monaco 26 Jan 1599).  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, bequeathed property to “...sa femme Marie Landi de Valdetare...[438]Mistress (1): ---.  The name of Hercule’s first mistress is not known.  Mistress (2): CLAUDINA Sapia, daughter of ---.  She is named in the baptismal entry of her daughter recorded below.  Hercule & his wife had three children: 

a)         JEANNE Grimaldi (29 Sep 1596-after 1612).  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, bequeathed property to “...sa fille Jeanne Grimaldi[439]A charter dated 28 Jan 1608, confirming the appointment of his maternal uncle as guardian of Honoré [II], names “dominus Hercules Grimaldus dominus loci Monaci et marchio Campanie...Honorato eius unico filio...dominis Joanna et Claudia Maria filiabus...ex...domina Maria Landa sorore...principis de Vallis Tarri[440].  A charter dated end-1612 names “la Principessa donna Gioanna” (recording that she was 16 years old “il giorno di S. Michele del 1612”), older sister of “Honorato Grimaldo Principe e Signore libero di Monaco...[441].  A charter dated 31 Jan 1615 records the consultation with the conseil d’Etat concerning the negotiations for the marriage of “el duque de Mantua...don Vincencio su hermano” and “doña Juana Grimaldo hermana mayor del...señor de Monaco[442].  She was married “dans le courant de septembre 1615” to “le comte Théodore Trivulce[443]m (Sep 1615) TEODORO Conte Trivulzio, son of TEODORO CARLO Trivulzio Conte de Melce & his wife Caterina Gonzaga (-1620). 

b)         HONORE [II] Grimaldi (24 Dec 1597-Monaco 10 Jan 1662).  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, named “don Onorato Grimaldo mio figlio primogenito” as his universal heir, substituting successively after his own children “il signor Orazio Grimaldi mio fratello...la signore Claudia mia sorella...la signora Aurelia mia sorella[444]Seigneur de Monaco.  Marchese di Campagna.  A general assembly of the inhabitants of Monaco appointed “domini Federici Landi principis quarti Valdetarii” as guardian for “Honorati Grimaldi Moneci domini de Campanie marchionis eiusdem nepotis” by charter dated 29 Nov 1604[445]Prince de Monaco: a charter dated end-1612 names “Honorato Grimaldo Principe e Signore libero di Monaco, Mentone e Roccabruna” (recording that he was 15 years old “la vigilia di Natale che viene”)[446].  Louis XIII King of France placed Monaco under French protection by treaty dated 14 Sep 1641[447].  He was created Duc de Valentinois 22 May 1642[448]m (contract 13 Feb 1615) IPPOLITA Trivulzio, daughter of TEODORO CARLO Trivulzio Conte de Melce & his wife Caterina Gonzaga (-1638).  Honoré married “la sœur de son beau-frère, Hippolyte Trivulce” at Milan by contract dated 13 Feb 1615[449]

-        PRINCES de MONACO[450]

c)         CLAUDE MARIE Grimaldi  (Monaco 19 Jan 1599-after 1612).  A charter dated 28 Jan 1608, confirming the appointment of his maternal uncle as guardian of Honoré [II], names “dominus Hercules Grimaldus dominus loci Monaci et marchio Campanie...Honorato eius unico filio...dominis Joanna et Claudia Maria filiabus...ex...domina Maria Landa sorore...principis de Vallis Tarri[451].  A charter dated end-1612 names “dona Maria” (recording that she was 14 years old “il giorno di Santo --- dell’anno 1613”), younger sister of “Honorato Grimaldo Principe e Signore libero di Monaco...[452]

Hercule had one illegitimate child by Mistress (1): 

d)         ISABELLE Grimaldi .  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, bequeathed property to “...Isabelle sa fille naturelle...[453]

Hercule had one illegitimate child by Mistress (2): 

e)         DEVOTE Grimaldi (Monaco 13 Nov 1604-Milan 1631).  The baptismal registers of Monaco Saint-Nicolas record the birth 13 Nov 1604 of “Devota figlia dell’...signor Hercole Grimaldo signor di Monaco marchese di Campagna...de madona Glodina Sapia”, Saige noting that she died in Milan in 1631 as a nun[454]

7.         VIRGINIE Grimaldi .  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[455]

8.         AURELIE Grimaldi .  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[456].  “Domini Franciscus, Hercules, Horatius, Leonora et Aurelia filii...domini Honorati Grimaldi eorum patris” validated their father’s testament by charter dated 6 Nov 1581[457].  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, named “il signor Orazio Grimaldi mio fratello...la signore Claudia mia sorella...la signora Aurelia mia sorella” as successive substitute heirs[458]m AGOSTINO di Franco, son of ---. 

9.         HORACE Grimaldi .  The testament of “Honoratus Grimaldus Moneci...dominus et Campanie marchio”, dated 27 Sep 1581, bequeathed property to “ses filles Ginevra femme de Stefano Grillo, Virginia religieuse au monastère de Sainte-Marie-des-Grâces à Gênes, Claudia, Leonora et Aurelia...domino Francisco Grimaldo eius filio...domino Herculi eius filio...domino Horatio eius filio minori natu[459].  “Domini Franciscus, Hercules, Horatius, Leonora et Aurelia filii...domini Honorati Grimaldi eorum patris” validated their father’s testament by charter dated 6 Nov 1581[460].  The testament of “Hercole Grimaldo...signor di Monaco, de Mentone e Roccabruna et marchese di Campagna”, dated 13 May 1598, bequeathed property to “Orazio Grimaldi son frère...” and named “il signor Orazio Grimaldi mio fratello...la signore Claudia mia sorella...la signora Aurelia mia sorella” as successive substitute heirs[461]

 

 

 

B.      GRIMALDI FAMILY in NICE

 

 

Several members of the Grimaldi family emigrated from Genoa and established themselves in Nice in the early 14th/15th centuries.  Their origins in the Genoese Grimaldi families (see the document NORTHERN ITALY (2)) have not been traced, and it is even unclear whether the settlers in Nice were all members of the same branch of the family.  The absence of sufficient primary source material means that the outline in this section is as yet sketchy, mainly consisting of isolated references with few family relationships specified.  The reconstructions postulated by Venasque in the mid-17th century are uncorroborated by primary sources and must be considered as fantasy[462]

 

 

1.         FRANCESCO Grimaldi (-after 1317).  Gioffredo records in 1317 that “Francesco Grimaldi uno de’principali Guelfi, che avendo presa abitazione in Nizza” married in Nice “Beatrice figlia di Bertrando Cays cavaliere[463]m BEATRIX Cays, daughter of BERTRAND Cays & his wife ---.  Gioffredo records in 1317 that “Francesco Grimaldi uno de’principali Guelfi, che avendo presa abitazione in Nizza” married in Nice “Beatrice figlia di Bertrando Cays cavaliere[464]

 

2.         EMMANUEL Grimaldi (-after 12 Feb 1338).  Robert King of Sicily ordered payments to “...Manuele de Grimaldis de Nicia...patronis galearum trium...Francischinum de Grimaldis et fratrem...Rafahelem de Grimaldis et Gamellonum de Grimaldis...Antonio de Grimaldis amirato galearum Janue...” relating to their shipping services by charters dated 19 & 31 Jan and 16 Apr 1328[465].  “Dominus Carolus de Grimaldis miles...Martinus de Grimaldis...Agamelonus de Grimaldis...Vicecomes de Grimaldis...Aimonus de Grimaldis...Manuel de Grimaldis...” agreed with Philippe VI King of France to arm ships to fight the English by charter dated 12 Feb 1338[466]

 

3.         AGAMEMNON Grimaldi (-after 25 Dec 1356).  Podestà di Ventimiglia: a charter dated 25 May 1335 records that in civitate Vintimilii...castrum de Rocha” was captured in the name of Robert King of Sicily, in presence of “domino Karollo de Grimaldis milite, domino Agamellono de Grimaldis usque nunc potestate civitatis eiusdem[467]Dominus Carolus de Grimaldis miles...Martinus de Grimaldis...Agamelonus de Grimaldis...Vicecomes de Grimaldis...Aimonus de Grimaldis...Manuel de Grimaldis...” agreed with Philippe VI King of France to arm ships to fight the English by charter dated 12 Feb 1338[468].  A charter dated 25 Dec 1356 records an alliance between Pisa and “domino Karolo de Grimaldis et eius filio...et pro dominis Agamenone, Richerio, Lanzelocto et Perino de Grimaldis...qui...habitant in civitatibus Nitie et Vintimidie et in castris et terris Monaci et Mentonis[469]

 

4.         RICHER Grimaldi (-after 25 Dec 1356).  A charter dated 25 Dec 1356 records an alliance between Pisa and “domino Karolo de Grimaldis et eius filio...et pro dominis Agamenone, Richerio, Lanzelocto et Perino de Grimaldis...qui...habitant in civitatibus Nitie et Vintimidie et in castris et terris Monaci et Mentonis[470]

 

5.         LANCELOT Grimaldi (-after 25 Dec 1356).  A charter dated 25 Dec 1356 records an alliance between Pisa and “domino Karolo de Grimaldis et eius filio...et pro dominis Agamenone, Richerio, Lanzelocto et Perino de Grimaldis...qui...habitant in civitatibus Nitie et Vintimidie et in castris et terris Monaci et Mentonis[471]

 

6.         PIERRE Grimaldi (-[after 2 Nov 1381?]).  Cais de Pierlas says that Pierre was the son of Agamemnon Grimaldi (see above), without citing any source which confirms that this affiliation is correct[472].  A charter dated 25 Dec 1356 records an alliance between Pisa and “domino Karolo de Grimaldis et eius filio...et pro dominis Agamenone, Richerio, Lanzelocto et Perino de Grimaldis...qui...habitant in civitatibus Nitie et Vintimidie et in castris et terris Monaci et Mentonis[473]m ENGLESIA Gentile, daughter of ---.  Cais de Pierlas says that Pierre married “Englesia Gentile de Gênes”, without citing any source which confirms that this affiliation is correc[474].  Pierre & his wife had two children: 

a)         JEAN Grimaldi (-after 3 Aug 1399).  Cais de Pierlas names Jean as son of Pierre Grimaldi, without citing any source which confirms that this affiliation is correct, noting that “Jean fils de Pierre, et Cosme son fils cives Nicie” were named in a charter dated 3 Aug 1399 under which Amédée VIII Comte de Savoie issued an arbitral sentence[475].  m ---.  The name of Jean’s wife is not known.  Jean & his wife had one child: 

i)          COSME GrimaldiCais de Pierlas notes that “Jean fils de Pierre, et Cosme son fils cives Nicie” were named in a charter dated 3 Aug 1399 under which Amédée VIII Comte de Savoie issued an arbitral sentence[476].  m MOISIA Grimaldi, daughter of ---.  Cais de Pierlas says that Cosme Grimaldi married “Moisia sœur de Juste Grimaldi”, without citing the source which confirms her family origin and marriage[477].  

b)         BIGOTTE Grimaldi ).  Gioffredo records the marriage 2 Nov 1381 between “Giovanni Grimaldo Barone di Boglio” and “Bigotta figlia di Pietro altrimenti Perino, altresì de’Grimaldi, di origine Genovese, ma nato ed abitante in Nizza[478]m (2 Nov 1381) JEAN Grimaldi Baron de Beuil, son of BARNABE Grimaldi Baron de Beuil & his wife --- (-after 1442). 

 

7.         GEORGES Grimaldi .  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, named “Giovanni suo primogenito” as universal heir, naming his other sons and “...Giorgio Grimaldi...Omberado, Federico e Lodovico figli di Richiero dei Grimaldi abitanti in Nizza” as successive substitute heirs[479]

 

8.         RICHIER Grimaldi .  m ---.  The name of Richier’s wife is not known.  Richier & his wife had three children: 

a)         OMBERADO Grimaldi .  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, named “Giovanni suo primogenito” as universal heir, naming his other sons and “...Giorgio Grimaldi...Omberado, Federico e Lodovico figli di Richiero dei Grimaldi abitanti in Nizza” as successive substitute heirs[480]

b)         FREDERIC Grimaldi .  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, named “Giovanni suo primogenito” as universal heir, naming his other sons and “...Giorgio Grimaldi...Omberado, Federico e Lodovico figli di Richiero dei Grimaldi abitanti in Nizza” as successive substitute heirs[481]

c)         LOUIS Grimaldi .  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, named “Giovanni suo primogenito” as universal heir, naming his other sons and “...Giorgio Grimaldi...Omberado, Federico e Lodovico figli di Richiero dei Grimaldi abitanti in Nizza” as successive substitute heirs[482]

 

9.         NAPOLEONE Grimaldi (-after 1400).  Gioffredo records “...Napolione de’Grimaldi abitante de Nizza...” named in a charter dated 12 Aug 1385, in two documents in 1388, and in a document dated 1400 in relation to which Gioffredo names him “Napolione de’Grimaldi...cognato del Barone di Boglio[483]

 

 

1.         JEAN Grimaldi of Nice (-after 3 Jun 1453).  Jean is recorded as living in the 3 Jun 1453 charter quoted below.  It is not clear from the text of the 20 Oct 1457 charter whether he was still living at that time.  m ---.  The name of Jean’s wife is not known.  The Obituaire of Nice Cathedral records the death 2 May of “Moysa uxor Johannis de Grimaldis[484].  It is not known to which Jean Grimaldi this entry refers.  Jean & his wife had one child:

a)         ANTOINE Grimaldi (-after 4 Apr 1465)Cais de Pierlas records his parentage without citing the source which confirms the information[485].  Seigneur de Châteauneuf, de iure uxorism BONNE de Solaro, daughter of JEAN de Solaro co-Seigneur de Châteauneuf d’Ascros & his wife [Venecia] Lascaris (-after 4 Apr 1465).  Cais de Pierlas says that Jean Solaro married “la sœur de Pierre Lascaris de la Brigue” and that their “fille unique...Bonne” married “Antoine de Grimaldi, écuyer du duc de Savoie, fils de Jean, portant le titre de conseiller ducal”, noting that her share in Châteauneuf d’Ascros (inherited from her father) passed from Bonne to her husband[486].  “Antoine de Grimaldi ut maritus...nobilis Bone de Solario filie et heredis nobilis Johannis quondam condomini Castrinovi” swore allegiance to the duke of Savoy for Châteauneuf “pro parte spectante et pertienente ad eandem nobilem Bonam eius uxorem”, by charter dated 29 May 1448[487].  Louis Duke of Savoy enfeoffed “certam partem Castrinovi, Niciensis districtus et vicarie” to “scutiffer noster Antonius de Grimaldis filius...consiliarii nostri Johannis de Grimaldis, civis...Nicie...[et] Bona de Solario eius uxor” by charter dated 3 Jun 1453[488].  Antoine swore allegiance again by charter dated 21 Sep 1453[489]Dominam Pomellinam de Grimaldis, relicta quondam...Johannis de Grimaldis dominamque Monachi” and settled disputes relating to the testament of “quondam...dominum Cathalanum de Grimaldis...”, on the advice of “...Anthonii de Grimaldis filii nobilis Johannis, civis Nicie, affinis sui”, by charter dated 20 Oct 1457[490]Antoine and his wife Bonne sold part of Châteauneuf to Milan and Thomas Constantin, citizens of Nice, by charter dated 4 Apr 1465[491]

 

2.         ANTOINE Grimaldi .  Seigneur de Châteauneuf.  m JEANNE Lascaris de Castellar, daughter of ---.  Antoine & his wife had children: 

a)         PIERRE Grimaldi of Nice (-after 23 Apr 1532).  Cais de Pierlas records his parentage[492].  “Lucyan de Grimaud seigneur de Monigue” issued instructions to “mon cousin messyre Pierre de Grimauld capitaine de mes gallées” after the death of “feu monseigneur de Monigues mon frere”, noting that he would treat “Marie ma niepce, comme s’elle estoit ma propre fille”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1505[493].  “Lucianum de Grimaldis Monachi dominum” appointed “nobilem Petrum de Grimaldis civem Niciensem eius consanguineum” to negotiate his marriage with “domicellam --- filiam naturalem...principis Philippi dum viveret Sabaudie...ducis” by charter dated 31 May 1509[494].  “Anne comtesse de Villars et de Tende fame de...René bastard de Savoye...” and “Lucyan de Grimault escuyer seigneur de Morgue” reached agreement on the former’s claim to “le chasteau terre et seigneurie de Menton”, through “Pierre de Grimault escuyer...comme procureur”, by charter dated 5 Jul 1515[495].  A charter dated 23 Apr 1532 records the deliberations of the governing council of Monaco concerning the proposals made by “messer Ansaldo et messer Nicolo Grimaldo in compagnia de madama de Torretta, ameda de predicto signore Honorato, et messer Giovanni Francesco da Galarato et messer Peiron Grimaldo de Nizza” about “la custodia del signor Honorato”, proposing “Stephano Grimaldo fratello di esso messer Nicolo...in compania de li prefacti madama de Torretta...[496]

 

 

 

C.      SEIGNEURS de ROQUEBRUNE

 

 

1.         DODON de Roquebrune (-before 6 Jun 1093).  m TUMIDIA, daughter of GANTELM & his wife --- (-after 6 Jun 1093).  "Tumidia uxor quondam Dodonis de Rocabruna et filii mei Fulco et Guigo" donated property, held by "Gantelmus quondam genitor meus cum fratribus suis in castro Barjamonis", to Lérins, in honour of "filii mei Aldeberti", by charter dated 6 Jun 1093[497].  Dodon & his wife had three children: 

a)         FOULQUES .  "Tumidia uxor quondam Dodonis de Rocabruna et filii mei Fulco et Guigo" donated property, held by "Gantelmus quondam genitor meus cum fratribus suis in castro Barjamonis", to Lérins, in honour of "filii mei Aldeberti", by charter dated 6 Jun 1093[498].  "Fulco Dodonis…et uxor mea Adalais et filii nostri Bertrannus, Poncius, Rainoardus, Aldebertus, Raimundus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 27 Dec 1094[499]m ADALAIS, daughter of --- (-after 27 Dec 1094).  "Fulco Dodonis…et uxor mea Adalais et filii nostri Bertrannus, Poncius, Rainoardus, Aldebertus, Raimundus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 27 Dec 1094[500].  Foulques & his wife had five children: 

i)          BERTRAND .  "Fulco Dodonis…et uxor mea Adalais et filii nostri Bertrannus, Poncius, Rainoardus, Aldebertus, Raimundus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 27 Dec 1094[501]

ii)         PONS (-after 1141).  "Fulco Dodonis…et uxor mea Adalais et filii nostri Bertrannus, Poncius, Rainoardus, Aldebertus, Raimundus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 27 Dec 1094[502].  "Raimundus de Grassa" sold "Cororis vel Aure…terram…in loco Revesti…Foraniza" to Lérins by charter dated 1141, witnessed by "Poncius de Rocabruna…"[503]

iii)        RAINOARD .  "Fulco Dodonis…et uxor mea Adalais et filii nostri Bertrannus, Poncius, Rainoardus, Aldebertus, Raimundus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 27 Dec 1094[504]

iv)       AUDEBERT .  "Fulco Dodonis…et uxor mea Adalais et filii nostri Bertrannus, Poncius, Rainoardus, Aldebertus, Raimundus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 27 Dec 1094[505]

v)        RAYMOND .  "Fulco Dodonis…et uxor mea Adalais et filii nostri Bertrannus, Poncius, Rainoardus, Aldebertus, Raimundus" donated property to Lérins by charter dated 27 Dec 1094[506]

b)         GUIGUES .  "Tumidia uxor quondam Dodonis de Rocabruna et filii mei Fulco et Guigo" donated property, held by "Gantelmus quondam genitor meus cum fratribus suis in castro Barjamonis", to Lérins, in honour of "filii mei Aldeberti", by charter dated 6 Jun 1093[507]

c)         AUDEBERT (-before 6 Jun 1093).  "Tumidia uxor quondam Dodonis de Rocabruna et filii mei Fulco et Guigo" donated property, held by "Gantelmus quondam genitor meus cum fratribus suis in castro Barjamonis", to Lérins, in honour of "filii mei Aldeberti", by charter dated 6 Jun 1093[508]

 

 

 

 

Chapter 4.    VENCE

 

 

A.      11th CENTURY FAMILIES in VENCE

 

 

The county of Vence was bound to the east by the county of Nice, to the south by the Mediterranean, to the west by the counties of Glandevez and Antibes, and to the north by the county of Glandevez[509]

 

There is no evidence in the primary sources so far consulted that any member of the following families was described as "Seigneur de Vence".  However, it is clear from the documents that they enjoyed a position of some importance in the county.  Although the precise relationship between the different family groups has not been traced, the references in the documentation to commonly held properties shows that they must have been closely related in some way. 

 

 

1.         LAUGIER [Leotger] (-after Feb 1032).  "Loger et Hodila et Pontius…episcopus et Mironi" donated property to the church at Nice, for the soul of "domni Mironi qui fuit quondam", by charter dated 30 Nov 1011[510].   "Leotgerius et uxor mea Odila et infantes nostri Raimbaldus…et domnus episcopus Petrus…et Rostagnus juvenis" donated "ecclesia…in comitatu Venciense" to Lérins by charter dated Feb 1032[511]m (before 30 Dec 1010) as her second husband, ODILE, widow of MIRON, daughter of --- (-after Feb 1032).  "Loger et Hodila et Pontius…episcopus et Mironi" donated property to the church at Nice, for the soul of "domni Mironi qui fuit quondam", by charter dated 30 Nov 1011[512].   "Leotgerius et uxor mea Odila et infantes nostri Raimbaldus…et domnus episcopus Petrus…et Rostagnus juvenis" donated "ecclesia…in comitatu Venciense" to Lérins by charter dated Feb 1032[513].  Laugier & his wife had four children: 

a)         RAIMBAUD (-after 1062).  "Leotgerius et uxor mea Odila et infantes nostri Raimbaldus…et domnus episcopus Petrus…et Rostagnus juvenis" donated "ecclesia…in comitatu Venciense" to Lérins by charter dated Feb 1032[514].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…"[515].  "Lanbertus et uxor mea Austrudis et filii nostri Fulco et Guillelmus" donated "sancti Verani…ecclesias…in comitatu Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 10 May 1033 which names "Raimbaldi filium Hodile"[516].  "Miro vicecomes Sistericensis, frater Raimbaldi" donated property "in comitatu Cimelensi sive Niciensi in territorio castelli sive ville…Contenes" to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated 23 Apr 1037[517].  "Raimbaldus et uxor mea Belieldis" donated property "ville…Saleta de Saraman" to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1040], subscribed by "Petrus episcopus frater eius, Rostagnus frater eius"[518].  "Raimbaldus...cum uxore mea...Adalais et filiis meis" donated property "in ea villa...Saletam de Saramann...[et] in castro...Canea...in comitatu Vincensi..." to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1045][519].  "Raimbaldus" donated "monasterium sancti Verani…in pago Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 1062[520].  "Raimbaldus...et filiis suis ac Laugerio, Raimbaldo scilicet et Bertranno" donated "monasterium sancti Verani…in pago Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 1062, confirmed by “Milo frater eius, Aldebertus episcopus, Petrus Rostagnus...[521]m firstly GISELE, daughter of ---.  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…"[522]m secondly BELIELDIS, daughter of --- (-after [1040]).  "Raimbaldus et uxor mea Belieldis" donated property "ville…Saleta de Saraman" to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1040][523]m thirdly (before [1045]) ADELAIS, daughter of ---.  "Raimbaldus...cum uxore mea...Adalais et filiis meis" donated property "in ea villa...Saletam de Saramann...[et] in castro...Canea...in comitatu Vincensi..." to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1045][524].  Raimbaud & his first wife had four children: 

i)          LAUGIER (-after 21 Apr 1073).  "Laugerius et Garado et uxores nostras Amantia…et filii nostri" donated property "in monasterium sancti Eusebii" to Lérins by charter dated to [1046/66][525].  "Raimbaldus...et filiis suis ac Laugerio, Raimbaldo scilicet et Bertranno" donated "monasterium sancti Verani…in pago Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 1062, confirmed by “Milo frater eius, Aldebertus episcopus, Petrus Rostagnus...[526].  "Leodegarius filius Raimbaldi" donated “medietatem...de castro...Albasania et medietatem de villa Sancta Margarita...” to Nice by charter dated to [1070], signed by "Bertrannus filius eius, Rostagnus frater eius, Petrus episcopus frater, Amicus frater, Willelmus frater"[527].  "Petrus Vasensis episcopus filius Raimbaldi" donated “castrum...Drapo...in comitatu Nicensi” to Nice, for the soul of "domni Mironi qui fuit quondam", by charter dated 21 Apr 1073, signed by “Leodegarius frater, Rostagnus frater, Bertrannus frater...[528].   m AMANCIE, daughter of AUDEBERT & his wife Ermengarde ---.  "Laugerius et Garado et uxores nostras Amantia…et filii nostri" donated property "in monasterium sancti Eusebii" to Lérins by charter dated to [1046/66][529].  Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1032 under which [her parents] “Eldebertus et uxor mea Ermengarda et filii nostri Eldebertus et Garacus” donated property “in comitatu Aptense in terminium de castro...Sanione...abbassiam S. Eusebii” to Saint-Gilles[530], read together with the charter dated to [1048] under which [her sons] “Bertrannus et Raimbaldus fratres” confirmed the donation of the abbey of Apt St Eusèbe to to the monastery of Saint-Gilles made by “avo suo Eldeberto[531].  Laugier & his wife had two children: 

(a)       BERTRAND (-after [1070]).  “Bertrannus et Raimbaldus fratres” confirmed the donation of the abbey of Apt St Eusèbe to to the monastery of Saint-Gilles made by “avo suo Eldeberto” by charter dated to [1048][532].  "Leodegarius filius Raimbaldi" donated “medietatem...de castro...Albasania et medietatem de villa Sancta Margarita...” to Nice by charter dated to [1070], signed by "Bertrannus filius eius, Rostagnus frater eius, Petrus episcopus frater, Amicus frater, Willelmus frater"[533]

(b)       RAIMBAUD (-after [1070]).  “Bertrannus et Raimbaldus fratres” confirmed the donation of the abbey of Apt St Eusèbe to to the monastery of Saint-Gilles made by “avo suo Eldeberto” by charter dated to [1048][534].  “Rajambaldus filius Amanciæ” donated “castrum...in medio Sagnionis...Tortamollis” to the church of Apt, for the souls of “parentum meorum et fratris mei Bertranni”, by undated charter[535]

ii)         ROSTAIN (-after 21 Apr 1073).  "Raimbaldus et uxor mea Belieldis" donated property "ville…Saleta de Saraman" to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1040], subscribed by "Petrus episcopus frater eius, Rostagnus frater eius"[536].  "Raimbaldus...et filiis suis ac Laugerio, Raimbaldo scilicet et Bertranno" donated "monasterium sancti Verani…in pago Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 1062, confirmed by “Milo frater eius, Aldebertus episcopus, Petrus Rostagnus...[537].  "Leodegarius filius Raimbaldi" donated “medietatem...de castro...Albasania et medietatem de villa Sancta Margarita...” to Nice by charter dated to [1070], signed by "Bertrannus filius eius, Rostagnus frater eius, Petrus episcopus frater, Amicus frater, Willelmus frater"[538].  "Petrus Vasensis episcopus filius Raimbaldi" donated “castrum...Drapo...in comitatu Nicensi” to Nice, for the soul of "domni Mironi qui fuit quondam", by charter dated 21 Apr 1073, signed by “Leodegarius frater, Rostagnus frater, Bertrannus frater...[539].  

iii)        PIERRE (-after [1078]).  Bishop of Vaison.  "Raimbaldus et uxor mea Belieldis" donated property "ville…Saleta de Saraman" to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1040], subscribed by "Petrus episcopus frater eius, Rostagnus frater eius"[540].  "Leodegarius filius Raimbaldi" donated “medietatem...de castro...Albasania et medietatem de villa Sancta Margarita...” to Nice by charter dated to [1070], signed by "Bertrannus filius eius, Rostagnus frater eius, Petrus episcopus frater, Amicus frater, Willelmus frater"[541].  "Petrus Vasensis episcopus filius Raimbaldi" donated “castrum...Drapo...in comitatu Nicensi” to Nice, for the soul of "domni Mironi qui fuit quondam", by charter dated 21 Apr 1073, signed by “Leodegarius frater, Rostagnus frater, Bertrannus frater...[542].  "Bertrandus filius Raimbaldi et uxor mea cum filiis meis" donated “vineam de Columba quartam partem...in Calvarolas...” to Nice by charter dated to [1070], signed by "Petrus episcopus..."[543]

iv)       GISELE (-after [1060]).  Her parentage is indicated by the charter dated 6 Jul [1041] quoted below.  Her name suggests that she was born from her father’s first marriage.  "Willelmus et uxor mea Adelaicis...et filii nostri Rostagnus et Willelmus et filie Inauris et Constancia" confirmed “in comitatu Cabilonensi...ecclesia sancti Michahelis in Laus...” to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 24 Dec [1035], which also records the later confirmations made by “...Rostagnus supradicti Willelmi filius et uxor mea Guisla et filii nostri et filie...[544].  "Rostagnus et uxor mea Guisla et filii nostri Umbertus, Raiambaldus, Raimundus, Laugerius, Willelmus, Rostagnus, ceterique et filie nostre" donated “in comitatu Cabilonensi in territorio castri...Agoldi...” to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 22 Sep [1055][545].  "Rostagnus filius Adalais et uxor mea Gisla" donated “unum mansum in...castello...Barretum...in comitatu Guapincensi”, which “dedit...mihi Raiambaldus socer meus cum filia sua Gilla”, to Apt church, with the consent of “nostrorum filiorum...Umbertus, Raiambaldus, Raimundus, Laugerius, Guillelmus, Bertrannus”, by charter dated 6 Jul [1041] (date impossible, probably [1060])[546]m as his second wife, ROSTAIN d’Agoult, son of GUILLAUME d’Agoult & his wife Adelais --- (-after 23 Sep 1076). 

Raimbaud & his [second] wife had two children: 

v)        AMIC (-after [1070]).  "Leodegarius filius Raimbaldi" donated “medietatem...de castro...Albasania et medietatem de villa Sancta Margarita...” to Nice by charter dated to [1070], signed by "Bertrannus filius eius, Rostagnus frater eius, Petrus episcopus frater, Amicus frater, Willelmus frater"[547].  No source has been identified which confirms that he was born from his father’s second marriage. 

vi)       GUILLAUME (-after [1070]).  "Leodegarius filius Raimbaldi" donated “medietatem...de castro...Albasania et medietatem de villa Sancta Margarita...” to Nice by charter dated to [1070], signed by "Bertrannus filius eius, Rostagnus frater eius, Petrus episcopus frater, Amicus frater, Willelmus frater"[548].  No source has been identified which confirms that he was born from his father’s second marriage. 

Raimbaud & his [third] wife had one child: 

vii)      BERTRAND (-after [1078]).  "Raimbaldus...et filiis suis ac Laugerio, Raimbaldo scilicet et Bertranno" donated "monasterium sancti Verani…in pago Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 1062, confirmed by “Milo frater eius, Aldebertus episcopus, Petrus Rostagnus...[549].  No source has been identified which confirms that he was born from his father’s third marriage.  "Petrus Vasensis episcopus filius Raimbaldi" donated “castrum...Drapo...in comitatu Nicensi” to Nice, for the soul of "domni Mironi qui fuit quondam", by charter dated 21 Apr 1073, signed by “Leodegarius frater, Rostagnus frater, Bertrannus frater...[550].   "Bertrandus filius Raimbaldi et uxor mea cum filiis meis" donated “vineam de Columba quartam partem...in Calvarolas...” to Nice by charter dated to [1078], signed by "Petrus episcopus..."[551]

-         COMTES d’ORANGE

b)         PIERRE .  "Leotgerius et uxor mea Odila et infantes nostri Raimbaldus…et domnus episcopus Petrus…et Rostagnus juvenis" donated "ecclesia…in comitatu Venciense" to Lérins by charter dated Feb 1032[552].  "Raimbaldus et uxor mea Belieldis" donated property "ville…Saleta de Saraman" to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1040], subscribed by "Petrus episcopus frater eius, Rostagnus frater eius"[553].  Bishop of Sisteron. 

c)         ROSTAIN .  "Leotgerius et uxor mea Odila et infantes nostri Raimbaldus…et domnus episcopus Petrus…et Rostagnus juvenis" donated "ecclesia…in comitatu Venciense" to Lérins by charter dated Feb 1032[554].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…"[555].  "Raimbaldus et uxor mea Belieldis" donated property "ville…Saleta de Saraman" to Saint-Victor, Marseille by charter dated to [1040], subscribed by "Petrus episcopus frater eius, Rostagnus frater eius"[556].  "Bertrannus…marchio sive comes Provincie" granted property "territorio castelli…Forcalcherium" to Saint-Victor Marseille, for the soul of "genitoris mei Willelmi", by charter dated 1044, subscribed by "Berengarius vicecomes, Miro vicecomes, Raiambaldus de Nica, Rostagnus vicecomes…"[557]m ---.  The name of Rostain’s wife is not known.  Rostain & his wife had one child: 

i)          LAUGIER (-after 1081).  “Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor mea Calamitas et filii nostri Aldebertus et Bertrannus cum aliis filiis nostris et filiabus” donated people “de Mirindol” to Saint-Pons by undated charter[558].  "Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor sua Calamitas et filii sui Aldebertus, Rostagnus, Bertrannus" donated mansum...Beluz“ to Nice by charter dated to [1075][559].  "Domnus Laugerius Rostagnus cum coniuge sua...Calamita et filiis Aldeberto, Rostagno et Bertranno" consented to the donation made to Nice Cathedral by “Amicum de Colcia...“ by charter dated 1081[560].  "Laugerius Rostagnus et uxor mea Ermengarda...et filios vel filias meas" donated “decimam...in castro...Levent...Roqueta et in Vilario et in Mirindolio“ to Nice by undated charter[561]m firstly CALAMITA, daughter of --- (-after 1081).  “Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor mea Calamitas et filii nostri Aldebertus et Bertrannus cum aliis filiis nostris et filiabus” donated people “de Mirindol” to Saint-Pons by undated charter[562].  "Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor sua Calamitas et filii sui Aldebertus, Rostagnus, Bertrannus" donated mansum...Beluz“ to Nice by charter dated to [1075][563].  "Domnus Laugerius Rostagnus cum coniuge sua...Calamita et filiis Aldeberto, Rostagno et Bertranno" consented to the donation made to Nice Cathedral by “Amicum de Colcia...“ by charter dated 1081[564]m secondly ERMENGARDE, daughter of ---.  "Laugerius Rostagnus et uxor mea Ermengarda...et filios vel filias meas" donated “decimam...in castro...Levent...Roqueta et in Vilario et in Mirindolio“ to Nice by undated charter[565].  Laugier & his first wife had [six or more] children: 

(a)       AUDEBERT .  “Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor mea Calamitas et filii nostri Aldebertus et Bertrannus cum aliis filiis nostris et filiabus” donated people “de Mirindol” to Saint-Pons by undated charter[566].  "Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor sua Calamitas et filii sui Aldebertus, Rostagnus, Bertrannus" donated mansum...Beluz“ to Nice by charter dated to [1075][567].  "Domnus Laugerius Rostagnus cum coniuge sua...Calamita et filiis Aldeberto, Rostagno et Bertranno" consented to the donation made to Nice Cathedral by “Amicum de Colcia...“ by charter dated 1081[568]

(b)       ROSTAIN .  "Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor sua Calamitas et filii sui Aldebertus, Rostagnus, Bertrannus" donated mansum...Beluz“ to Nice by charter dated to [1075][569].  "Domnus Laugerius Rostagnus cum coniuge sua...Calamita et filiis Aldeberto, Rostagno et Bertranno" consented to the donation made to Nice Cathedral by “Amicum de Colcia...“ by charter dated 1081[570]

(c)       BERTRAND .  “Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor mea Calamitas et filii nostri Aldebertus et Bertrannus cum aliis filiis nostris et filiabus” donated people “de Mirindol” to Saint-Pons by undated charter[571].  "Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor sua Calamitas et filii sui Aldebertus, Rostagnus, Bertrannus" donated mansum...Beluz“ to Nice by charter dated to [1075][572].  "Domnus Laugerius Rostagnus cum coniuge sua...Calamita et filiis Aldeberto, Rostagno et Bertranno" consented to the donation made to Nice Cathedral by “Amicum de Colcia...“ by charter dated 1081[573]

(d)       other sons .  “Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor mea Calamitas et filii nostri Aldebertus et Bertrannus cum aliis filiis nostris et filiabus” donated people “de Mirindol” to Saint-Pons by undated charter[574]

(e)       daughters .  “Leodegarius Rostagnus et uxor mea Calamitas et filii nostri Aldebertus et Bertrannus cum aliis filiis nostris et filiabus” donated people “de Mirindol” to Saint-Pons by undated charter[575]

d)         ODILE (-after 19 Mar 1082).  "Conradus filius quondam Conradi comitis et Odila jugalis filia Laugerii" donated "ecclesiam sancti Martini…in comitatu Vintimigliense in valle Carnolense" to Lérins by charter dated 19 Mar 1082 signed "in curte propria predicti comitis de castro Vintimilie"[576]m CORRADO Conte di Ventimiglia, son of CORRADO Conte di Ventimiglia & his wife --- (-after 19 Mar 1082). 

 

 

The following four persons appear to be siblings from the charter quoted below, although the relationship is not stated specifically in the document.  However, it appears from the wording of the document that the brothers Rostain and Raimbaud, who are named in the second part of the list of signatories, were the not the same as the two brothers of the same name who are named in the first part and are shown in other sources to be the sons of Laugier and his wife Odile (see above).  The main difficulty is the change in order of their names in the second part compared with the first.  Nevertheless, all the names suggest a close relationship between the two families. 

1.         LAUGIER .  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…Accelena uxor Raimbaldi; Leotgerius, Rostagnus, Raimbaldus, Odila et infantes sui…"[577]

2.         ROSTAIN .  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…Accelena uxor Raimbaldi; Leotgerius, Rostagnus, Raimbaldus, Odila et infantes sui…"[578]

3.         RAIMBAUD .  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…Accelena uxor Raimbaldi; Leotgerius, Rostagnus, Raimbaldus, Odila et infantes sui…"[579]

4.         ODILE .  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…Accelena uxor Raimbaldi; Leotgerius, Rostagnus, Raimbaldus, Odila et infantes sui…"[580]m ---. 

 

 

Three siblings: 

1.         LAMBERT de Vence "Barbeta" (-after 1041).  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrus" donated property "in comitatu Aquensi in castro Cucurone" to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 1017[581].  "Lambertus et uxor mea…Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Vilielmus et Ugo" donated property "in comitatu Forojuliense in valle Aviniolense in monte…Mala Veila" to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 2 Feb 1030[582].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…Accelena uxor Raimbaldi, Leotgerius, Rostagnus, Raimbaldus, Odila et infantes sui…"[583].  "Lanbertus et uxor mea Austrudis et filii nostri Fulco et Guillelmus" donated "sancti Verani…ecclesias…in comitatu Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 10 May 1033 which names "Raimbaldi filium Hodile"[584].  "Lambertus et uxor mea domna Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Wilelmus" donated property two serfs to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 21 Nov 1034[585].  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041, signed by "…Lambertus frater Amici, Fulco filius eiu, Wilelmus filius eius…"[586].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis et infantes nostri Guillelmus et Fulco et Vilelmus et Hugo" donated property "ex alode nostro…Crotonis" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 14 Apr 1042[587]m ([Dec 1001/15 Oct 1004]) AUSTRUDE, daughter of [GUILLAUME [I] Vicomte de Marseille] & his wife Ermengarde ---.  "Pontius presul civitatis Massiliensis eiusque genitor Wilelmus eiusdem civitatis vicecomes…uxor mea Ermengarda" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated Dec 1001, subscribed by "Ermengarda suprascripta, Astrude filia sua"[588].  It is not clear from this document whether Austrude was Ermengarde´s daughter by Vicomte Guillaume or by an otherwise unrecorded earlier marriage.  The date of Austrude´s marriage is suggested by the charter dated 13 Oct 1004 under which "Wilelmus vicecomes Massiliensis" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 13 Oct 1004 subscribed by "…Ermengarda mulier domni Wilelmi, Lambertus…"[589].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrus" donated property "in comitatu Aquensi in castro Cucurone" to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 1017[590].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033[591].  "Lanbertus et uxor mea Austrudis et filii nostri Fulco et Guillelmus" donated "sancti Verani…ecclesias…in comitatu Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 10 May 1033 which names "Raimbaldi filium Hodile"[592].  "Lambertus et uxor mea domna Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Wilelmus" donated property two serfs to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 21 Nov 1034[593].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis et infantes nostri Guillelmus et Fulco et Vilelmus et Hugo" donated property "ex alode nostro…Crotonis" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 14 Apr 1042[594].  Lambert & his wife had three children: 

a)         FOULQUES .  "Lambertus et uxor mea…Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Vilielmus et Ugo" donated property "in comitatu Forojuliense in valle Aviniolense in monte…Mala Veila" to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 2 Feb 1030[595].  "Lanbertus et uxor mea Austrudis et filii nostri Fulco et Guillelmus" donated "sancti Verani…ecclesias…in comitatu Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 10 May 1033 which names "Raimbaldi filium Hodile"[596].  "Lambertus et uxor mea domna Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Wilelmus" donated property two serfs to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 21 Nov 1034[597].  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041, signed by "…Lambertus frater Amici, Fulco filius eius, Wilelmus filius eius…"[598].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis et infantes nostri Guillelmus et Fulco et Vilelmus et Hugo" donated property "ex alode nostro…Crotonis" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 14 Apr 1042[599]

b)         GUILLAUME .  "Lambertus et uxor mea…Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Vilielmus et Ugo" donated property "in comitatu Forojuliense in valle Aviniolense in monte…Mala Veila" to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 2 Feb 1030[600].  "Lanbertus et uxor mea Austrudis et filii nostri Fulco et Guillelmus" donated "sancti Verani…ecclesias…in comitatu Vinciensi" to Lérins by charter dated 10 May 1033 which names "Raimbaldi filium Hodile"[601].  "Lambertus et uxor mea domna Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Wilelmus" donated property two serfs to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 21 Nov 1034[602].  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041, signed by "…Lambertus frater Amici, Fulco filius eius, Wilelmus filius eius…"[603].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis et infantes nostri Guillelmus et Fulco et Vilelmus et Hugo" donated property "ex alode nostro…Crotonis" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 14 Apr 1042[604].  "Nos fratres Guillelmus et Ugo, filii Lanberti et Austrudis" donated "sancti Verani…in pago Vinciensi" to Lérins by undated charter[605]

c)         HUGUES .  "Lambertus et uxor mea…Austrus et filii nostri Fulco et Vilielmus et Ugo" donated property "in comitatu Forojuliense in valle Aviniolense in monte…Mala Veila" to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 2 Feb 1030[606].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis et infantes nostri Guillelmus et Fulco et Vilelmus et Hugo" donated property "ex alode nostro…Crotonis" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 14 Apr 1042[607].  "Nos fratres Guillelmus et Ugo, filii Lanberti et Austrudis" donated "sancti Verani…in pago Vinciensi" to Lérins by undated charter[608]

2.         AMIC (-after 1041).  "Amicus et uxor sua Ermengarda eorumque filii Petrus et Guillelmus" donated property "in comitatu Forojulianensi prope Palaionem castrum" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 27 Nov 1028[609].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus germani fratres, Raimbaldus et Rostagnus simul fratres et uxores illorum…"[610].  "Amicus et uxor mea Jauceara…cum filiis meis" donated property "in comitatu Venciense in villa…Cagna" to Lérins, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermengarde", by charter dated 4 Apr 1036, signed by "Amicus et uxor sua Jauceara…cum infantibus illorum. Petrus, Ugo, Petrus Goto, Guillelmus…"[611].  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041, signed by "…Lambertus frater Amici, Fulco filius eius, Wilelmus filius eius…"[612]m firstly ERMENGARDE, daughter of --- (-[1033/35]).  "Amicus et uxor sua Ermengarda eorumque filii Petrus et Guillelmus" donated property "in comitatu Forojulianensi prope Palaionem castrum" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 27 Nov 1028[613].  "Lambertus et uxor mea Austrudis, Amicus et uxor mea Ermengarda, Raimbaldus et uxor mea Gisla" donated property "in Lupum et…territorium Cagne castelli" to Lérins by charter dated 1033[614].  "Amicus et uxor mea Jauceara…cum filiis meis" donated property "in comitatu Venciense in villa…Cagna" to Lérins, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermengarde", by charter dated 4 Apr 1036, signed by "Amicus et uxor sua Jauceara…cum infantibus illorum. Petrus, Ugo, Petrus Goto, Guillelmus…"[615]m secondly (before 4 Apr 1036) JAUCEARE, daughter of --- (-after 1041).  "Amicus et uxor mea Jauceara…cum filiis meis" donated property "in comitatu Venciense in villa…Cagna" to Lérins, for the soul of "uxoris sue Ermengarde", by charter dated 4 Apr 1036, signed by "Amicus et uxor sua Jauceara…cum infantibus illorum. Petrus, Ugo, Petrus Goto, Guillelmus…"[616].  It is unclear from the text whether the names which follow "infantibus illorum" are in fact the children in question.  The fact that the two groups of name are separated by a full-stop suggests that this might not be the case, although some of the names are the same as the couple´s children who are named in other documents as shown below.  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041[617].  Amic & his first wife had five children: 

a)         PIERRE .  "Amicus et uxor sua Ermengarda eorumque filii Petrus et Guillelmus" donated property "in comitatu Forojulianensi prope Palaionem castrum" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 27 Nov 1028[618].  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041[619]

b)         GUILLAUME AMIC .  "Amicus et uxor sua Ermengarda eorumque filii Petrus et Guillelmus" donated property "in comitatu Forojulianensi prope Palaionem castrum" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 27 Nov 1028[620].  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041[621]

c)         BERTRAND .  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041[622]

d)         HUGUES .  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041[623]

e)         MIRON .  "Amicus et uxor mea…Hieucvara et…filii mei Petrus, Guillelmus, Bertrannus, Hugo, Miro" donated property "in comitatu Vencensi…in…villa…Saleta Saramann" to Saint-Victor Marseille by charter dated 1041[624]

3.         ODILE (-after [1060]).  "Nos fratres Wilelmus atque Fulco una cum uxoribus nostris Accelena…atque Odila simulque cum liberis nostris Guilelmo, Poncio, Aicardo atque Fulcone" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated 1014[625].  The primary source which confirms her origin has not yet been identified.  "Guilelmus et Fulcho frater meus…vicecomites" made a donation dated 8 Jan [1014/19] jointly with "uxores nostre Aicelina et Odila"[626].  "Fulcho et uxor mea Odila" made a donation dated 1030[627].  "Odila" donated property to Saint-Victor de Marseille by charter dated [1060] signed by "Fulco et uxor eius" and subscribed by "Lanbertus frater Odila"[628]m FOULQUES Vicomte de Marseille, son of GUILLAUME [I] Vicomte de Marseille & his first wife Bililde --- (-after 1 Jan 1067). 

 

 

1.         PIERRE (-after 31 Dec 1016).  "Petrus cum uxore mea Ermengarda" donated his part of property, a part of the description of which defines its location by reference to "flumen…Cagna", to Lérins by charter dated 31 Dec 1016, signed by "Lanbertus, Amicus, Agnardus, Rainoardus, Gaucerannus, Petrus, Ademarus, Stephanus, Petrus cum uxore sua"[629].  The first two signatories are presumed to be the brothers Lambert and Amic who are named above.  Any relationship between Pierre or his wife and the previous groups of families has not yet been identified.  m ERMENGARDE, daughter of --- (-after 31 Dec 1016).  "Petrus cum uxore mea Ermengarda" donated his part of property, a part of the description of which defines its location by reference to "flumen…Cagna", to Lérins by charter dated 31 Dec 1016[630]

 

 

 

B.      SEIGNEURS de BEUIL (GRIMALDI)

 

 

Beuil is located about 30 kilometres north of Nice, in the present-day French département of Alpes-Maritimes, arrondissement Nice, canton Vence. 

 

 

ANDARO Grimaldi, son of BERNABÒ Grimaldi & his wife Tiburgia --- (-[1 Jul 1329/1340]).  Père Anselme names Andaro as brother of Rainerio [I] Grimaldi and as ancestor of the “barons et comtes de Bueil[631].  Saige names Andaro as grandson of Luchetto Grimaldi (see above)[632].  His parentage is confirmed by the testament of “Tiburgia moglie di Bernabò de’ Grimaldi”, dated 25 Jul 1324, which named as her heirs “Andarone, Michele e Luchetto suoi figli, Antonio e Bartolommeo suoi nipoti figli quello del fu Milone, questo del fu Montano altri suoi figli[633]Gioffredo records that “Andarone Grimaldo...” bought “[la] quarta parte de’castelli di Pietra Lata superiore ed inferiore, Valloria, Pantasina, Villatalla...” from “Angelino Grimaldi figlio del fu Andaolo altresì Genovese” by charter dated 9 Jun 1326 “in domo domini Bernaboni de Grimaldis[634]Baron de Beuil

m ASTRUGA de Beuil, daughter of GUILLAUME ROSTAING Baron de Beuil & his wife Beatrix de Glandevès (-1353 or before).  Gioffredo records that “Andarotto de’ Grimaldi nobile genovese” marriedGuglielmo Rostagni...Beatrice, forse di Glandevez, sua moglie...una sola figlia ed erede...Astruga...di Boglio[635]The testament of “Astruga dama di Boglio”, dated 1 Jul 1329, chose burial “nel cimitero di Santa Maria della Colla di Thieri” with her parents, bequeathed property to “Bernabò suo secundogenito...Beatrisetta, Delfina ed Alberguetta sue figli”, and named “Guglielmo Rostagno suo primogenito” as universal heir[636]Astruga signora di Boglio...vedova di Andarone Grimaldo” bought “la signoria d’Illonza” by charter dated [1340][637].  Gioffredo records that “Astruga signora di Boglio” was deceased in 1353[638]

Andaro & his wife had five children: 

1.         GUILLAUME ROSTAING Grimaldi (-after 17 Feb 1358).  Gioffredo names “alquante figie e due figli...Guglielmo Rostagni...Bernabò” as the children of “Andarotto de’ Grimaldi nobile genovese” and his wife[639]The testament of “Astruga dama di Boglio”, dated 1 Jul 1329, named “Guglielmo Rostagno suo primogenito” as universal heir[640]Baron de BeuilGuglielmo Rostagni de’Grimaldi signore della braonia de Boglio” donated property to “Bernabò suo fratello secundogenito” by charter dated 17 Feb 1358[641]

2.         BARNABE Grimaldi (-after 18 Apr 1368, bur Chieri Santa Maria).  Gioffredo names “alquante figie e due figli...Guglielmo Rostagni...Bernabò” as the children of “Andarotto de’ Grimaldi nobile genovese” and his wife[642]The testament of “Astruga dama di Boglio”, dated 1 Jul 1329, bequeathed property to “Bernabò suo secundogenito...Beatrisetta, Delfina ed Alberguetta sue figli[643]Guglielmo Rostagni de’Grimaldi signore della braonia de Boglio” donated property to “Bernabò suo fratello secundogenito” by charter dated 17 Feb 1358[644]Baron de Beuil.  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, chose burial “nel cimiterio della chiesa di S. Maria del colle di Chieri”, bequeathed property to “Beatrice di Glandevez figlia di Guglielmo Ferraudo Barone di Glandevez sua moglie...Ludovico, Guglielmo, Andarone, Isnardo e Bernabò suoi figli”, and named “Giovanni suo primogenito” as universal heir, naming his other sons and “Andarone Badato geniluomo Nizzardo suo nipote...Giorgio Grimaldi...Omberado, Federico e Lodovico figli di Richiero dei Grimaldi abitanti in Nizza” as successive substitute heirs[645]m BEATRIX de Glandevès, daughter of GUILLAUME FERRAND Baron de Glandevès & his wife --- (-after 18 Apr 1368).  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, bequeathed property to “Beatrice di Glandevez figlia di Guglielmo Ferraudo Barone di Glandevez sua moglie...Ludovico, Guglielmo, Andarone, Isnardo e Bernabò suoi figli[646].  Barnabé & his wife had [eight] children: 

a)         JEAN Grimaldi (-after 1442).  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, named “Giovanni suo primogenito” as universal heir[647]Baron de Beuil

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b)         LOUIS Grimaldi (-Nice 1435).  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, bequeathed property to “...Ludovico, Guglielmo, Andarone, Isnardo e Bernabò suoi figli[648].  Sardou notes that Louis was “seigneur de la vallée de Massoins[649].  “Dominus baroniæ Bolii eius frater et ipse Ludovicus” swore allegiance to Ladislas King of Sicily by charter dated 2 Aug 1388[650]Seigneur du Val de Massoins.  Lo Seynhor de Buelli e Loys de Grimaut, frayres” wrote to the consuls of Nice 16 May 1397[651]Ambrosius de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii, ex dominis Mentoni...” and “Johannes de Grimaldis, quondam domini Raynerii” divided their territories, in the presence of “militum dominorum Ludovici de Grimaldis domini vallis Massoyinis...”, by charter dated 13/14 May 1427[652]

c)         GUILLAUME GrimaldiThe testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, bequeathed property to “...Ludovico, Guglielmo, Andarone, Isnardo e Bernabò suoi figli[653]

d)         ANDARO GrimaldiThe testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, bequeathed property to “...Ludovico, Guglielmo, Andarone, Isnardo e Bernabò suoi figli[654]

e)          ISNARD GrimaldiThe testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, bequeathed property to “...Ludovico, Guglielmo, Andarone, Isnardo e Bernabò suoi figli[655]

f)           BARNABE GrimaldiThe testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, bequeathed property to “...Ludovico, Guglielmo, Andarone, Isnardo e Bernabò suoi figli[656]

g)         [TIBURGE Grimaldi Gioffredo records that “Barnaba Grimaldo...Tiburgia di lei figlia” married “Lodovico di Ventimiglia figlio di Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris dei Conti de Ventimiglia” (no source cited)[657]The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified.  m LOUIS [I] Lascaris, son of GUILLAUME PIERRE [III] Lascaris de Tende & his wife ---.] 

h)         LOUISE Grimaldi .  Gioffredo records the marriage 9 May 1379 of Lodovica figlia del fu Bernabò Grimaldo Barone di Boglie e sorella di Giovanni Grimaldo” and “Guglielmo de Meollon, altrimenti de Medullione[658]m (9 May 1379) GUILLAUME de Mévouillon, son of ---. 

3.         BEATRIX GrimaldiThe testament of “Astruga dama di Boglio”, dated 1 Jul 1329, bequeathed property to “Bernabò suo secundogenito...Beatrisetta, Delfina ed Alberguetta sue figli[659]Cais de Pierlas records that “Béatrix Grimaldi de Beuil” married “vers 1309” Jacques Badat (and names his parents) (no source citation)[660].  Elsewhere, Cais de Pierlas notes that this marriage is confirmed par induction que nous croyons” because the couple’s son was named Andaron, after his supposed maternal grandfather[661].  It should also be noted that the testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, names “Andarone Badato geniluomo Nizzardo suo nipote...” as substitute heir[662]m ([1309]) JACQUES Badat, son of ANTOINE Badat & his wife Béatrix Bérengère.  The Obituaire of Nice Cathedral records 28 Apr of “nobilis Jacobus Badati et Byatriseta eius filia” and their donation of “unum ospicium in Sabataria[663].  It is assumed that this entry refers to the date of their donation not the date of death of one or other of the donors. 

4.         DELPHINE GrimaldiThe testament of “Astruga dama di Boglio”, dated 1 Jul 1329, bequeathed property to “Bernabò suo secundogenito...Beatrisetta, Delfina ed Alberguetta sue figli[664]

5.         ALBERGUETTE GrimaldiThe testament of “Astruga dama di Boglio”, dated 1 Jul 1329, bequeathed property to “Bernabò suo secundogenito...Beatrisetta, Delfina ed Alberguetta sue figli[665]

 

 

JEAN Grimaldi, son of BARNABE Grimaldi Baron de Beuil & his wife --- (-after 1442).  The testament of “Bernabò Grimaldi Barone di Boglio”, dated 18 Apr 1368, named “Giovanni suo primogenito” as universal heir[666]Baron de Beuil.  “Dominus baroniæ Bolii eius frater et ipse Ludovicus” swore allegiance to Ladislas King of Sicily by charter dated 2 Aug 1388[667].  However, by charter dated 18/25 Aug 1388, they placed themselves under the protection of Amédée VII Comte de Savoie as part of the agreement to transfer Nice to Savoy, accepted 5 Sep 1388 under the presidency of Jean Grimaldi Baron de Beuil[668].  “Lo Seynhor de Buelli e Loys de Grimaut, frayres” wrote to the consuls of Nice 16 May 1397[669]

m (2 Nov 1381) BIGOTTE Grimaldi, daughter of PIERRE Grimaldi of Nice & his wife ---.  Gioffredo records the marriage 2 Nov 1381 between “Giovanni Grimaldo Barone di Boglio” and “Bigotta figlia di Pietro altrimenti Perino, altresì de’Grimaldi, di origine Genovese, ma nato ed abitante in Nizza[670]

Jean & his wife had children: 

1.         PIERRE Grimaldi (-1463)Baron de BeuilSaige records that Pierre Grimaldi died in 1463 and was succeeded by his son Jacques[671]m (1408) CATERINA Gattilusio, daughter of FRANCESCO II Gattilusio Lord of Lesbos & his wife Valentina Doria.  Sardou records her parentage and marriage[672].  Pierre & his wife had children: 

a)         JACQUES Grimaldi (-1491)Saige records that Pierre Grimaldi died in 1463 and was succeeded by his son Jacques[673]Baron de Beuilm CATERINA di Caretto, daughter of --- (-after 4 Feb 1474).  Her family origin and marriage are confirmed by the following document: the testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, provided dower for his wife “Margarita del Carretto” whom he appointed as guardian for his son, and paid a debt to “Giacomo de’Grimaldi barone di Boglio su cognato marito di Catterina del Carretto sorella di sua moglie[674]Jacques & his wife had children: 

i)          GEORGES Grimaldi (-murdered 5 Jan 1508).  Saige records that in Mar 1458 Pomellina di Campo Fregoso conspired to assassinate Lambert Grimaldi so her granddaughter Claudine Grimaldi could marry “Georges Grimaldi, le fils aîné de Jacques [de Beuil] seigneur de Massoins et petit-fils de Pierre baron de Beuil”, Saige noting that “Yolande Grimaldi de Beuil, sœur de Jacques, [était] mariée à Jacques de Valperga, le...chancelier de Savoie[675].  The plot was foiled, and named inhabitants of Monaco swore allegiance to “Lamberti de Grimaldis domini Monaci” following the plot orchestrated against him by his future mother-in-law by charter dated 16 Mar 1458, which describes the circumstances of the proposed marriage with “Georgium filium...Jaqueti de Bolio[676]Baron de BeuilSardou records that Georges was killed by his barber while cutting his beard[677]

ii)         HONORE Grimaldi (-after 1523).  Seigneur d’Ascros.  Baron de BeuilAnne comtesse de Villars et de Tende fame de...René bastard de Savoye...” and “Lucyan de Grimault escuyer seigneur de Morgue” reached agreement on the former’s claim to “le chasteau terre et seigneurie de Menton”, through “Pierre de Grimault escuyer...comme procureur”, by charter dated 5 Jul 1515, witnessed by “noble Honorat de Grimault seigneur de Bueil...[678]The codicil of “René bastard de Savoye chevalier de l’ordre,comte de Villars, de Tande et de Beaufort...gouverneur de Provence...et dame Anne de Lascaris...sa femme”, dated 14 Dec 1521, named “...messire Honorat de Buel chevallier seigneur du dict lieu...” as executors[679]m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Honoré’s wife has not been identified.  Honoré & his wife had children: 

(1)       RENE Grimaldi .  His parentage is confirmed by his son’s 15 Nov 1525 marriage contract, quoted below.  Baron de Beuilm ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of René’s wife has not been identified.  René & his wife had children: 

(a)       FRANÇOIS Grimaldi .  His parentage is confirmed by his 15 Nov 1525 marriage contract, quoted below.  Betrothed (contract 15 Nov 1525) to CLAUDINE Grimaldi, daughter of LUCIEN Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco & his wife Jeanne de Pontevès (-before 9 Sep 1530).  The marriage contract of “Domisellum Franciscum de Grimaldis filium...domini Renati de Grimaldis ex baronnibus baroniæ Bollei, filii...domini Honorati de Grimaldis domini et baronis baroniæ Bollei” and “domissellam Glaudinam filiam...Luciani de Grimaldis olim domini de Monacho, de Mentono et Roccabruna” is dated 15 Nov 1525[680]

(b)       HONORE [II] Grimaldi (-1590).  Baron de BeuilComte de Beuil

-         COMTES de BEUIL[681]

 

 

 

 

Chapter 5.    VENTIMIGLIA

 

 

Ventimiglia is located in the present-day Italian region of Liguria.  However, the comital family was closely associated with the rulers of Provence and also ruled Roquebrune, Tendé and La Brigue, all located within the area of influence of the medieval county of Provence.  It has proved difficult to verify the reconstruction of the early generations of this family, shown in Europäische Stammtafeln, from the primary sources which have been available[682].  The genealogy of the family was first attempted in the late 17th century by Dominique Robert[683].  Much of Robert’s information is unsupported by primary source citations.  In cases where he refers to primary source documentation in sufficient detail to inspire confidence, details have been included in the present chapter, although no doubt many of those original sources have long since disappeared.  The reconstruction is complicated by all adult male family members bearing the comital title.  Other detailed reconstructions of the Ventimiglia are available on the internet, but in relation to many details none was found which is consistent with the primary source data which is extracted below. 

 

 

 

A.      CONTI di VENTIMIGLIA

 

 

1.         CORRADO [I] (-before 30 Jan 1038).  Conte di Ventimigliam ADELISIA, daughter of --- (-after 1041).  "Nos germani fratres et comites Vintimiliensis…Otto et Conradus…cum matre nostra Adalais et comitissa Armilina" donated "monasterium sancti Michaelis" to Lérins by charter dated 1041[684].  Conrad & his wife had two children: 

a)         OTTONE [I] (-after Aug 1077).  "Nos germani fratres et comites Vintimiliensis…Otto et Conradus…cum matre nostra Adalais et comitissa Armilina" donated "monasterium sancti Michaelis" to Lérins by charter dated 1041[685]Conte di Ventimiglia.  "Otho et Chonradus germani comites Vintimiliensis filii quondam item Chonradis comitis…ex natione nostra lege vivere romana" donated the church of San Michele to the monastery of San Onorato by charter dated 21 Dec 1063[686].  "Otto et Conradus iermani comites filii quondam item Conradi comitis et Donella iugalis infrascripti Ottonis comitis et filia Alberti marchionis…ex nacione nostra lege viventes romana" donated property to the church of San Michele by charter dated Aug 1077[687].  [m firstly ARMILINA, daughter of --- (-after 1041).  "Nos germani fratres et comites Vintimiliensis…Otto et Conradus…cum matre nostra Adalais et comitissa Armilina" donated "monasterium sancti Michaelis" to Lérins by charter dated 1041[688].  The relationship between "comitissa Armilina" and the donors is not specified in the document.  However, it is likely that she was the wife of Ottone, especially as Corrado´s wife is named in another source (see below).]  m [secondly] DONELLA, daughter of Marchese ALBERTO & his wife --- (-after Aug 1077).  "Otto et Conradus iermani comites filii quondam item Conradi comitis et Donella iugalis infrascripti Ottonis comitis et filia Alberti marchionis…ex nacione nostra lege viventes romana" donated property to the church of San Michele by charter dated Aug 1077[689].  The title attributed to her father suggests that he was a member of the Monferrato/Saluzzo family, where he has not yet been identified (see the document MONFERRATO, SALUZZO).  Ottone [I] & his [first/second] wife had [one child]: 

i)          [ISTOFREDO Spedaldo (-after 6 Oct 1079).  "Spedaldus filius q. domini comitis…mea lege vivere romana" donated property "mea…per divisionis…in comitatu Ventimiliense in loco et fundo Sobolcaro" to the church of San Michele, for the souls of "filiis meis qui deffuncti sunt", by charter dated Aug 1077, signed by "Jstofredus qui et Spedaldus"[690].  The document does not name the donor´s father but, as Conte Corrado [II] was recorded after that date, it is assumed that he was the son of Conte Ottone.]

b)         CORRADO [II] (-after 19 Mar 1082).  "Conradus comes filius quondam bone memorie Conradi itemque comes…ex nacione mea lege vivere romana…cum meis filiis filiabus" swore allegiance to "Conradus episcopus sancte Ianuensis ecclesie" by charter dated 30 Jan 1038[691].  "Nos germani fratres et comites Vintimiliensis…Otto et Conradus…cum matre nostra Adalais et comitissa Armilina" donated "monasterium sancti Michaelis" to Lérins by charter dated 1041[692]Conte di Ventimiglia.  "Otho et Chonradus germani comites Vintimiliensis filii quondam item Chonradis comitis…ex natione nostra lege vivere romana" donated the church of San Michele to the monastery of San Onorato by charter dated 21 Dec 1063[693].  "Otto et Conradus iermani comites filii quondam item Conradi comitis et Donella iugalis infrascripti Ottonis comitis et filia Alberti marchionis…ex nacione nostra lege viventes romana" donated property to the church of San Michele by charter dated Aug 1077[694].  "Conradus filius quondam Conradi comitis et Odila jugalis filia Laugerii" donated "ecclesiam sancti Martini…in comitatu Vintimigliense in valle Carnolense" to Lérins by charter dated 19 Mar 1082 signed "in curte propria predicti comitis de castro Vintimilie", witnessed by “Ottonis et Johannis seu Mauri omnium lege vivicensium romana, Guilelmi et Auberti[695].  The names of the witnesses suggest that they may have been members of the Vintimiglia family but they have not been linked definitely to other contemporary family members named in the present document.  Gioffredo indicates that they were all “cugini” without further details[696]m ODILE, daughter of LAUGIER & his wife Odile --- (-after 19 Mar 1082).  "Conradus filius quondam Conradi comitis et Odila jugalis filia Laugerii" donated "ecclesiam sancti Martini…in comitatu Vintimigliense in valle Carnolense" to Lérins by charter dated 19 Mar 1082 signed "in curte propria predicti comitis de castro Vintimilie"[697]

 

 

Two brothers: 

1.         GUGLIELMO BERENGERIO (-after [1110]).  A charter dated to [1110/24] records the presence of "duorum comitum Vintimillii, et Guillelmi Berengarii et Poncii, fratris sui" when "Ugo Guillelmus" donated part of "castelli Arluci" to Lérins[698]

2.         PONTIO (-after [1110]).  A charter dated to [1110/24] records the presence of "duorum comitum Vintimillii, et Guillelmi Berengarii et Poncii, fratris sui" at a donation to Lérins[699]

 

 

1.         OBERTO (-[4 Mar 1156/30 Aug 1157]).  The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified.  Conte di Ventimiglia.  "Obertus Vigint. comes" donated property "in Vigintimilio et in comitatu" to "civitas com. Januæ" by charter dated 6 Aug 1140[700].  A charter dated 1140 records the agreement between the people of Genoa and "marchiones filios Bonefacii…Manfredum et Hugonem et Anselmum et Henricum et Ottonem", promising not to make war secretly with "Oberto comite Vintimillii et filiis eius" with the permission of Genoa[701].  A charter dated 4 Mar 1156 names "consules...Obertus terginta modia, Otto balbus, Wilielmus bursa, Ugo curlus..."[702].  Oberto presumably died before 30 Aug 1157, the date of the charter under which his son Guido swore allegiance to Genoa (see below).  m ---.  The name of Oberto’s wife is not known.  Oberto & his wife had [three] children: 

a)         [--- .  A charter dated 1140 records the agreement between the people of Genoa and "marchiones filios Bonefacii…Manfredum et Hugonem et Anselmum et Henricum et Ottonem", promising not to make war secretly with "Oberto comite Vintimillii et filiis eius" with the permission of Genoa[703].  This son may have been the same person as Guido Guerra, named below.] 

b)         GUIDO Guerra (-[1167/Aug 1185]).  Conte di Ventimiglia"Guido Guerra comes Vintimilliensis" donated "Roccabrunam" to "communi Januæ", represented by "Oberto Spinule", by charter dated 30 Aug 1157[704].  "Comes Vintimiliensis Guido..." subscribed the charter dated 1167 which records the dispute between Lérins and "Raimundum Fulconem et Olivarium fratrem eius"[705].  He is named as deceased in the 9 Sep 1185 charter of his brother Ottone, quoted below. 

c)         OTTONE [II] (-after 4 Mar 1193).  Otto filius comitis” confirmed holding “castri Podii Pini” from Genoa by charter dated Aug 1146, guaranteed by “Obertus Vigintimiliensis comes” in a second charter dated Aug 1146[706]Conte di Ventimiglia.  From the late 12th century, consuls of the commune of Ventimiglia are named in documents, operating without the counts: a charter dated 27 Aug 1174 names "consules Oto curlo, Gulielmus speron, Obertus alfarda, Gandulfus caisol, Guillelmus tortella"[707].  The respective jurisdictions of the conti and the consules have not been studied.  A charter dated 24 Feb 1177 records an agreement between "dominum Otonem commitem Vintimilii" and "dominum Laugerium abbatem sancti Honorati", subscribed by “Otonis curli, filii eius Ugonis...[708].  “Otho comes Vintimilii” confirmed privileges granted to the community of Ventimiglia by “frater meus Guido Guerra” by charter dated 9 Sep 1185[709]Otto comes Vintimilii Guillilemus et Henricus pater et filii” swore allegiance to Genoa by charter dated 4 Mar 1193[710]m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Ottone’s wife has not been identified.  Ottone [II] & his wife had two children:

i)          GUGLIELMO [I] (-after 7 Jun 1203)Otto comes Vintimilii Guillilemus et Henricus pater et filii” swore allegiance to Genoa by charter dated 4 Mar 1193[711]Conte di Ventimiglia

-         see below 

ii)         ENRICO (-after 7 Jun 1203).  Otto comes Vintimilii Guillilemus et Henricus pater et filii” swore allegiance to Genoa by charter dated 4 Mar 1193[712]Conte di Ventimiglia, Signor di Marro.  Guillielmus et Enricus comites Vintmililii” sold “medietatem civitatis Vintimilii...” to Genoa by charter dated 25 Feb 1200[713]Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia is named as “frère d’Henri comte de Vintimille et seigneur de Marro, tous deux enfans du Comte Othon” in a charter dated 7 Jun 1203[714]Cais de Pierlas says that Filippo [I] was the son of "Enrico signore del Maro...” was the father of Filippo [I] di Ventimiglia (see below) but cites no source which confirms this parentage[715].  The primary source which confirms this affiliation has not been identified, although Filippo [I]’s family shown below succeeded to Maro, which suggests that it is probably correct. 

 

 

GUGLIELMO [I] di Ventimiglia, son of OTTONE Conte di Ventimiglia & his wife --- (-after 7 Jun 1203)Otto comes Vintimilii Guillilemus et Henricus pater et filii” swore allegiance to Genoa by charter dated 4 Mar 1193[716]Conte di VentimigliaGuillielmus et Enricus comites Vintmililii” sold “medietatem civitatis Vintimilii...” to Genoa by charter dated 25 Feb 1200[717]Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia is named as “frère d’Henri comte de Vintimille et seigneur de Marro, tous deux enfans du Comte Othon” in a charter dated 7 Jun 1203[718]

m ---.  The name of Guglielmo’s wife is not known. 

Guglielmo [I] & his wife had three children (their parentage is confirmed by the 4 Oct 1234 charter of Oberto, quoted below): 

1.         EMMANUELE (-[1235/7 Apr 1258]).  Cais de Pierlas names Emmanuele as a younger son of Ottone [II] Conte di Ventimiglia, noting that he and his brother Guglielmo waged war against Genoa[719].  He cites no source which confirms his information, which is contradicted by the source cited below which names Emmanuele as the brother of Oberto.  Conte di VentimigliaEmmanuele Conte di Ventimiglia was present when “son frère Obert ou Aubert comte de Vintimille” sold “la moitié de la jurisdiction des terres de Châteauneuf...” by charter dated 2 Jul 1217[720]Emmanuele Conte di Ventimiglia “avec Guillaume comte de Vintimille son frère” ratified an arbitration between the inhabitants of Sospel and “Aycard Tolsana” by charter dated 21 Feb 1217 (O.S.?)[721]The Annals of Marchisio records that "comes…Willielmus Victimiliensis" attacked Genoa in 1221, ignoring the agreement made between "Manuelem fratrem suum" and the Genoese[722]Emmanuele was named in a charter dated 1235[723]m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Emanuele’s wife has not been identified.  Emanuele & his wife had two children: 

a)         BONIFAZIO (-before 5 Feb 1266).  Conte di Ventimiglia.  “Dominus Bonifacius filius condam domini Manuelli condam comitis Vintimilii...domini Georgii fratris sui” transferred their rights in “toto comitatu Vintimilii...” to Charles d’Anjou Comte de Provence by charter dated 7 Apr 1258[724].  He is named as deceased in his son’s 2 Feb 1266 marriage contract quoted below.  m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Bonifazio’s wife has not been identified.  Bonifazio & his wife had one child: 

i)          EMMANUELEConte di Ventimgliam (contract 5 Feb 1266) SIBYLLE de Signe, daughter of GUILLAUME Seigneur de Signe & his wife ---.  The marriage contract between “Guillelmus de Signa major filius,,,domini Guillelmi de Signa...Sibiliam filiam meam” and “Manuelli filio quondam...Bonifacii comitis quondam Vintimiliæ”, naming “dominus Reforciatus, et dominus Bertrandus de Massilia, et dominus Guillelmus de Signa minor, et dominus Hugo de Oliolis...” as guarantors, is dated 5 Feb 1266[725]

-         CONTI di VENTIMIGLIA, SEIGNEURS de LA VERDIERE, SEIGNEURS d’OLLIOULES[726]

b)         GIORGIO .  “Dominus Bonifacius filius condam domini Manuelli condam comitis Vintimilii...domini Georgii fratris sui” transferred their rights in “toto comitatu Vintimilii...” to Charles d’Anjou Comte de Provence by charter dated 7 Apr 1258[727]

2.         GUGLIELMO [II] (-after 21 Feb 1218)Conte di Ventimiglia.  Emmanuele Conte di Ventimiglia “avec Guillaume comte de Vintimille son frère” ratified an arbitration between the inhabitants of Sospel and “Aycard Tolsana” by charter dated 21 Feb 1217 (O.S.?)[728]

-        see below

3.         OBERTO (-after 4 Oct 1234)Conte di Ventimiglia.  Emmanuele Conte di Ventimiglia was present when “son frère Obert ou Aubert comte de Vintimille” sold “la moitié de la jurisdiction des terres de Châteauneuf...” by charter dated 2 Jul 1217[729]Obertus comes Vintimilii et dominus Baaluchi filius quondam domini Guillelmi comitis de Vintimilio” sold one third of “castri...Carpaxii” to Genoa by charter dated 4 Oct 1234[730]m (before 28 Jul 1217) GUILLEMETTE de Marseille, daughter of [RAYMOND GEOFFROY [II] Vicomte de Marseille & his wife Ixmille Marquise].  Robert records that a document dated 28 Jul 1217 acknowledges payment of part of the dowry for the marriage of “Guillemette fille de Raymond Gaufridi Vicomte de Marseille” and “Obert Comte de Vintimille[731].  Assuming that this information is accurate, the chronology appears to suggest that Guillemette was the daughter of Raymond Geoffroy [II].  Oberto & his wife had two children: 

a)         BONIFAZIO di Ventimiglia (-after 4 Mar 1261).  Conte di VentimigliaBonifacius comes Baaluchi filius quondam Oberti comitis” sold “castrum Triole, castrum de Deo, medietatem castrorum Alme et Buzane” to “Ianelle Advocate cognato meo” by charter dated 21 Feb 1260[732].  Bonifazio’s precise relationship with the Advocato family has not been ascertained.  “Iacobinus Advocatus et Ianella fratres filii emancipati Petri Advocati...et...procurator...Bonifacii comitis Vintimilii filii quondam Oberti comitis Vintimilii” sold “castrum...Triorie...cum medietatem loci Dodi...Alme...Buzane” to the commune of Genoa by charter dated 4 Mar 1261[733]

b)         VEIRANA di Ventimiglia (-after 14 Dec 1259)Paganus marchio de Ceva...Veirane uxoris sue filie quondam Oberti comitis Vintimilii...et Michael de Ceva frater dicti Pagani” sold “castrum Baaluchi...castrum Baiardi...medietatem castri...Alme...medietatem castri...Buzanne” to the commune of Genoa by charter dated 24 Nov 1259, confirmed by “Veirana...”, with the advice of “Iacobi Bonisegnorii et Guillelmi Berruti propinquorum meorum”, by charter dated 11 Dec 1259[734].  The confirmation suggests that the properties were inherited by Verena.  Her precise family relationship with the two named advisers has not been ascertained.  m PAGANO Marchese di Ceva, son of --- (-after 16 Dec 1259). 

 

 

GUGLIELMO [II] di Ventimiglia, son of GUGLIELMO [I] Conte di Ventimiglia & his wife --- (-after 21 Feb 1218)Conte di Ventimiglia.  Emmanuele Conte di Ventimiglia “avec Guillaume comte de Vintimille son frère” ratified an arbitration between the inhabitants of Sospel and “Aycard Tolsana” by charter dated 21 Feb 1217 (O.S.?)[735]The Annals of Ogerio Panis record that "Conrado et Opitione marchionibus Malaspine, Ottone atque Enrico marchionibus de Carretto, Bonifatio marchione Crauexane, filio Wilielmi marchionis de Ceua" attacked Ventimiglia in 1219[736].  The Annals of Marchisio records that "comes…Willielmus Victimiliensis" attacked Genoa in 1221, ignoring the agreement made between "Manuelem fratrem suum" and the Genoese[737]

m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Guglielmo’s wife has not been identified. 

Guglielmo [II] & his wife had three children: 

1.         GUGLIELMO [III] (-after 7 May 1259).  Conte di Ventimiglia.  Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia “tant à son nom que de ses frères” signed a peace treaty with Charles d’Anjou Comte de Provence [Anjou-Capet] to whom he transferred rights in property “qui avoient appartenu à Guillaume de Vintimille son père”, including “les châteaux et seigneuries de Saint Chenet, de Galps, de Tende, de la Brigue...et ce qu’il avoit à Roquebrune, Monaco...enfin généralement toute la comté de Vintimille”, in exchange for other properties in Provence, by charter dated 1257[738].  Saige, presumably citing the same document, notes that “Guillaume fils de Guillaume comte de Vintimille” transferred his rights in the county of Ventimiglia by charter dated 19 Jan 1258, in terms similar to the 7 Apr 1258 charter quoted above under his first cousin Bonifazio[739].  The testament of Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia, dated 1259, names his “six enfants...Guillaume III, Raymond, Rostan, Othon, Sibile et Berengere[740]Europäische Stammtafeln dates this document to “Grasse 7 May 1259”[741]m ---.  The name of Guglielmo’s wife is not known.  Guglielmo [III] & his wife had six children: 

a)         GUILLAUME (-after 1301).  The testament of Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia, dated 1259, names his “six enfants...Guillaume III, Raymond, Rostan, Othon, Sibile et Berengere[742].  A charter dated 18 Dec 1285 records the renewal of an agreement between “dominum Philippum de Laveria militem dominum senescalliæ Provinciæ et Forcalquerii, nomine hæredum quondam domini Karoli regis Siciliæ” and “dominum Petrum Balbum comitem Vintimilii nomine suo et nomine domini Guilelmi nepotis sui, don Iohannis et don Jayme et Ottonis nepotum ipsius et Belengariæ sororis ipsius domini Guilelmi[743].  Conte Pietro Balbo “tant en son nom propre que de Guillaume-Pierre son autre frere et de Guillaume son neveu” made a treaty with Charles I King of Sicily, Comte de Provence, settling disputes, dated 17 Mar 1278[744].  A charter dated 21 Jan 1286 records longstanding disputes between “dominum Karolum olim...Siciliæ regem” and “quondam G. P. et eius filios...Iohannem et Iacobum, Petrum Balbum et Guglielmum eius fratres, filios quondam G. fratris dictorum domini Guilelmi Petri, et domini P. Balbis comitis Vintimilii” and renewed the peace agreement[745].  Guglielmo was named in a document dated 1301[746]

b)         RAYMOND (-before 21 Jan 1286).  The testament of Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia, dated 1259, names his “six enfants...Guillaume III, Raymond, Rostan, Othon, Sibile et Berengere[747]

c)         ROSTAIN (-before 21 Jan 1286).  The testament of Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia, dated 1259, names his “six enfants...Guillaume III, Raymond, Rostan, Othon, Sibile et Berengere[748]

d)         OTHON (-before 21 Jan 1286).  The testament of Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia, dated 1259, names his “six enfants...Guillaume III, Raymond, Rostan, Othon, Sibile et Berengere[749]

e)         SIBYLLE .  The testament of Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia, dated 1259, names his “six enfants...Guillaume III, Raymond, Rostan, Othon, Sibile et Berengere[750]

f)          BERENGERE (-after 18 Dec 1285).  The testament of Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia, dated 1259, names his “six enfants...Guillaume III, Raymond, Rostan, Othon, Sibile et Berengere[751].  A charter dated 18 Dec 1285 records the renewal of an agreement between “dominum Philippum de Laveria militem dominum senescalliæ Provinciæ et Forcalquerii, nomine hæredum quondam domini Karoli regis Siciliæ” and “dominum Petrum Balbum comitem Vintimilii nomine suo et nomine domini Guilelmi nepotis sui, don Iohannis et don Jayme et Ottonis nepotum ipsius et Belengariæ sororis ipsius domini Guilelmi[752]

g)         PIERRE Balbe (after 1259-after 21 Jan 1286).  Pierre must have been born after 1259 as he is not named in his father’s testament of that date.  Conte Pietro Balbo “tant à son nom que de Guillaume et Pierre Balb ses neveux enfans d’autre Guillaume son frere et aussi au nom de ses autres neveux Jean et Jacques et autres enfans de Guillaume-Pierre” made another treaty with the Comte de Provence dated 21 Jan 1285 (O.S.?)[753].  A charter dated 21 Jan 1286 records longstanding disputes between “dominum Karolum olim...Siciliæ regem” and “quondam G. P. et eius filios...Iohannem et Iacobum, Petrum Balbum et Guglielmum eius fratres, filios quondam G. fratris dictorum domini Guilelmi Petri, et domini P. Balbis comitis Vintimilii” and renewed the peace agreement[754]

2.         PIETRO Balbo (-after 21 Jan 1286).  Conte di Ventimiglia.  Conte Pietro Balbo “tant en son nom propre que de Guillaume-Pierre son autre frere et de Guillaume son neveu” made a treaty with Charles I King of Sicily, Comte de Provence, settling disputes, dated 17 Mar 1278[755].  A charter dated 18 Dec 1285 records the renewal of an agreement between “dominum Philippum de Laveria militem dominum senescalliæ Provinciæ et Forcalquerii, nomine hæredum quondam domini Karoli regis Siciliæ” and “dominum Petrum Balbum comitem Vintimilii nomine suo et nomine domini Guilelmi nepotis sui, don Iohannis et don Jayme et Ottonis nepotum ipsius et Belengariæ sororis ipsius domini Guilelmi[756].  A charter dated 21 Jan 1286 records longstanding disputes between “dominum Karolum olim...Siciliæ regem” and “quondam G. P. et eius filios...Iohannem et Iacobum, Petrum Balbum et Guglielmum eius fratres, filios quondam G. fratris dictorum domini Guilelmi Petri, et domini P. Balbis comitis Vintimilii” and renewed the peace agreement[757]

3.         GUILLAUME PIERRE [I] de Ventimiglia [Vintimille] (-before 15 Apr 1282).  Conte Pietro Balbo “tant en son nom propre que de Guillaume-Pierre son autre frere et de Guillaume son neveu” made a treaty with Charles I King of Sicily, Comte de Provence, settling disputes, dated 17 Mar 1278[758]Seigneur de Tende.  He was banished by Charles I King of Sicily in 1276[759]Conte di Ventimiglia Guglielmo Pietro” renewed the rights of “gli abitanti de Tenda e della Bruga” by charter dated 1282[760]His absence from the marriage contract of his daughter Beatrix, in which his wife is named (see below), presumably indicates that Guillaume Pierre was deceased at the time.  m ([1261/62]) EVDOKIA Laskarina, daughter of THEODOROS II Emperor in Nikaia & his wife Elena Asanina of Bulgaria ([1254]-after 21 Apr 1304).  Georgius Akropolites names "Ioannem…Theodoram et Eudociam" as the three remaining unmarried children of Emperor Theodoros II[761]Ephræmius names "parvulum Ioannem…duasque virgunculas, Eudociam…ac Theodoram" as the three children still remaining at home when "Theodorus" died[762].  Pachymeres records that "pueri Ioannis sorores germanas…alteram" married "Latino…magistani…Vintimilia ex urbe Genua"[763].  According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Evdokia married secondly Arnau Roger [I] Conde de Pallars[764].  This is proved incorrect by the various Spanish charters quoted below in which Evdokia is consistently named “infantissa” (honouring the fact that she was the ruler’s daughter, in line with Spanish practice), in contrast to her daughter [Lascara] de Vintimille who was recorded in other charters (see below) as widow of Conde Arnau Roger but never with this honorific to which she was not entitled as the ruler’s granddaughter.  Secondary sources available on the web indicate that Baucells i Reig reached the same conclusion[765], but as his article has not been consulted it has not proved possible to ascertain whether he used the same argument.  It should be noted that Miret y Sans, in his article on Evdokia in the early 20th century, failed to notice the distinction of the titles accorded to mother and daughter and assumed that the conde de Pallars was Evdokia’s second husband[766].  Pedro III King of Aragon acknowledged the marriage contract between “Raimundo de Montechateno domino de Fraga...Guillelmo de Montecateno filio vestro” and “domina Azchara infantissa de Grecia...dompne Beatricis filie sue” by charter dated 15 Apr 1282[767].  “Domina infantissa Lascherea filia quondam...Lascheri imperatoris Grecorum” transferred the pension granted by the king to “Simoni de Vico campsori Barchinone” by charter dated 27 Jul 1288[768].  Alfonso III King of Aragon granted “ad habitagium vestrum Regale nostrum Xatiue” to “dompne Alaschere infantisse grecorum” by charter dated 28 Jul [1286/90][769].  Jaime II King of Aragon, at the request of “dompne Alaschare infantisse Grecorum”, ordered Guillem de Montcada to respect her rights to “los lugares de Zaidín y Vallobar por ser heredera de su difunta hija Beatriz” by charter dated 21 Apr 1304[770].  Guillaume Pierre [I] & his wife had [six] children: 

a)         JEAN Lascaris de Vintimille (-after 21 Jan 1286)A charter dated 18 Dec 1285 records the renewal of an agreement between “dominum Philippum de Laveria militem dominum senescalliæ Provinciæ et Forcalquerii, nomine hæredum quondam domini Karoli regis Siciliæ” and “dominum Petrum Balbum comitem Vintimilii nomine suo et nomine domini Guilelmi nepotis sui, don Iohannis et don Jayme et Ottonis nepotum ipsius et Belengariæ sororis ipsius domini Guilelmi[771].  Co-seigneur de Tende et de la Brigue. 

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b)         JACQUES de Vintimille (-after 21 Jan 1286).  A charter dated 18 Dec 1285 records the renewal of an agreement between “dominum Philippum de Laveria militem dominum senescalliæ Provinciæ et Forcalquerii, nomine hæredum quondam domini Karoli regis Siciliæ” and “dominum Petrum Balbum comitem Vintimilii nomine suo et nomine domini Guilelmi nepotis sui, don Iohannis et don Jayme et Ottonis nepotum ipsius et Belengariæ sororis ipsius domini Guilelmi[772].  A charter dated 21 Jan 1286 records longstanding disputes between “dominum Karolum olim...Siciliæ regem” and “quondam G. P. et eius filios...Iohannem et Iacobum, Petrum Balbum et Guglielmum eius fratres, filios quondam G. fratris dictorum domini Guilelmi Petri, et domini P. Balbis comitis Vintimilii” and renewed the peace agreement[773].  Co-seigneur de Tende et de la Brigue. 

c)         OTHON de Vintimille (-1320).  A charter dated 18 Dec 1285 records the renewal of an agreement between “dominum Philippum de Laveria militem dominum senescalliæ Provinciæ et Forcalquerii, nomine hæredum quondam domini Karoli regis Siciliæ” and “dominum Petrum Balbum comitem Vintimilii nomine suo et nomine domini Guilelmi nepotis sui, don Iohannis et don Jayme et Ottonis nepotum ipsius et Belengariæ sororis ipsius domini Guilelmi[774].  Gioffredo records that Ottone Lascaris figlio secundogenito del conte Guglielmo Pietro e dell’infante Lascara...canonico” was appointed bishop of Ventimiglia in 1304, died in 1320, and left “due nipoti ambidue signori de Gorbio...Ottolino e Manueli fratelli[775].  The two last-named have not otherwise been identified. 

d)         [LASCARA] de Vintimille (-after 23 Dec 1309)The primary source which confirms expressly that the wife of Arnau Roger [I] Conde de Pallars was the daughter of Guillaume Pierre de Vintimille and his wife has not been identified.  However, her name in the charters quoted below indicates that she must have been the daughter of Evdokia Laskarina.  It is unlikely that “Lascara” was this daughter’s baptismal name.  It was presumably accorded to her in contemporary documentation in honour of her illustrious maternal ancestry, the same as her mother.  No document has been found which specifies any other name.  “Berenguer de Calders” acknowledged holding property from “domine Laschere...comitisse Pallariensis...nomine vestri sponsalicii et R. de Urgio tutori testamentarii Sibilie, Beatricis et Violant filiarum et heredum...dicte domine comitisse et domino Arnaldo Rogerii...comiti Pallariense quondam et Guillelmo de Castroveteri manumissori testamenti dicti domini comitis” by charter dated 11 Mar 1288 (O.S.)[776].  “Domina Laschera...comitissa Pallariensis” renounced claims against Santa Maria de Serrateix, naming “Sibiliam de Berga filiam nostram”, by charter dated 24 Apr 1290, confirmed by charter dated 17 and 18 May 1295[777].  Jaime II King of Aragon obliged “dona Liscara comtessa de Paillars” to enter “el monestir de Jonqueres a Barçelona”, because of her relationship with “al noble en Bernat de Sarriá almirayl e conseyler vostre”, by charter dated 5 Jul [maybe dated to 1307/08][778].  King Jaime II confirmed “la casa de Palau Salatá del Vallés” to “dompne Laschare olim comitisse Pallariensis” by charter dated 23 Dec 1309[779]m ([1281/82]) as his second wife, ARNAU ROGER [I] Conde de Pallars, son of ROGER [II] Conde de Pallars Vicomte de Couserans & his second wife Sibila de Berga (-[1 Oct 1288/[Feb] 1289]). 

e)         BEATRIX de Vintimille (-before Apr 1304).  Pedro III King of Aragon acknowledged the marriage contract between “Raimundo de Montechateno domino de Fraga...Guillelmo de Montecateno filio vestro” and “domina Azchara infantissa de Grecia...dompne Beatricis filie sue” by charter dated 15 Apr 1282[780].  Jaime II King of Aragon, at the request of “dompne Alaschare infantisse Grecorum”, ordered Guillem de Montcada to respect her rights to “los lugares de Zaidín y Vallobar por ser heredera de su difunta hija Beatriz” by charter dated 21 Apr 1304[781].  The fact that her mother was her heir suggests that Beatrix died childless.  m (contract 15 Apr 1282) GUILLEM de Montcada, son of RAMON de Montcada Señor de Fraga & his wife Leonor de Urgell (-after 1304). 

f)          VATACIA de Vintimille .  Père Anselme records that Guillaume Pierre [I] had “trois filles que leur mère maria en Espagne[782]Gioffredo names the third daughter “donna Vatacia”, noting that she was “lungo tempo in Portogallo colla Regina donna Isabella” and that Zurita said that he could not find the name of her husband[783]

 

 

 

B.      VENTIMIGLIA FAMILY in PROVENCE, LIGURIA, and the KINGDOM of SICILY

 

 

[Three or more brothers].  The primary source which confirms their parentage has not been identified.  Cais de Pierlas says that Filippo [I] was the son of "Enrico signore del Maro...” (see above, son of Ottone [II] Conte di Ventimiglia) but cites no source which confirms this parentage[784].  The primary source which confirms this affiliation has not been identified, although the succession of the family shown below to Maro suggests that it is probably correct.  The properties held by this branch of the Ventimiglia family include Maro (Maro Castello, located about 15 kilometres north of Imperia, in the present-day Italian region of Liguria, province Imperia, commune Borgomaro), Oneglia (the north-eastern outskirts of Imperia), and Petralata/Prelà (about 10 kilometres north-west of Imperia).  The properties in the kingdom of Sicily included Iscla/Ischia (an island off the coast of Pozzuoli near Naples, in the Campania region), Gerace (about 5 kilometres north of Locri, province Reggio Calabria), Golisano/Collesano (about 70 kilometres east of Palermo in Sicily). 

 

1.         FILIPPO [I] di Ventimglia (-after 21 Nov 1261).  Gioffredo records that “Filippo dei Conti di Ventimiglia con Raimondo Ferrero Console di Saorgio...tanto a nome suo che a nome de’suoi fratelli” made peace with the inhabitants of Saorgio, Oneglia e Maro by charter dated 11 Jul 1237[785].  “Filippo de’Conti di Ventimiglia e...Audisia figlia di Trinchiero già signore d’esso luogo sua moglie” sold property to “il commune del Mondovì” by charter dated 31 Mar 1250[786].  Consignore delle valli del Maro e Prelà: “comitem Philippum et Raimundum eius nepotem” swore allegiance to the commune of Genoa for “castri Macri, Cunii, Autrigi, Petrælate superioris, Lexinaschi, Cexene et Calavonecæ” by charter dated 9 Jun 1251[787].  Signore d’Albenga e d’Oneglia.  Gioffredo records that “Conte Filippo” acknowledged a loan from “conte Enrico di Ventimiglia Conte d’Isola Maggiore suo figlio”, hyothecated against “il luogo del Conio nella detta valle d’Oneglia”, by charter dated 21 Nov 1261[788]m AUDISIA di Mondovì, daughter of TRINCHIERO Signore di Mondovì & his wife --- (-after 31 Mar 1250).  “Filippo de’Conti di Ventimiglia e...Audisia figlia di Trinchiero già signore d’esso luogo sua moglie” sold property to “il commune del Mondovì” by charter dated 31 Mar 1250[789]. Filippo [I] & his wife had six children:

a)         ENRICO di Ventimiglia (-[2 Mar 1307/21 May 1311]).  Gioffredo names “il Conte Enrico figlio...dal Conte Filippo signore d’alquante terre nelle vicinanze d’Albenga e valle d’Oneglia” in 1261[790]Conte d’Iscla.  Vicar-general of the March of Ancona.  Manfredo King of Sicily granted "castrum Belfortis situm in comitatu Camerini" to "Henricus de Vigintimiliis comes Isclæ majoris, in Marcha anconitana vicarius generalis, eius consanguineus" by charter dated Oct 1260[791].  Enrico’s relationship with the Hohenstaufen family has not been traced.  “Conte Enrico Conte d’Isola Maggiore” acknowledged receiving “castello e castellania del Maro situato in Marchia Albinganæ, in contrata vallis Uneliæ” from “Oddone ed Uberto fratelli degli...Conti di Ventimiglia” by charter dated 24 Jan 1261 (O.S.?)[792].  Conte di Gerace, de iure uxoris.  “Enrico conte d’Isola Maggiore, Oddone, Oberto e Manfredo fratelli” were named in a charter dated Aug 1263[793]Comes Henricus comes Vintimilii et Ysclæ maioris et comes Philippinus fratres filii quondam domini Philippi comitis Vintimilii” exchanged “sue terre del Maro” for “altre...nella diocesi d’Albenga” by charter dated 3 Nov 1278[794].  He is named in the 2 Mar 1307 charter cited below.  The chronology suggests that this Enrico was different from Enrico named above in Oct 1260.  He is named as deceased on 21 May 1311 by Gioffredo (see below).  m [firstly] ISABELLA di Gerace, daughter of ARDOINO Signore di Gerace & his wife ---.  Gioffredo records that Enrico married Isabella figlia ed erede di Ardoino conte di Gerace ecc. morto senza successione mascolina[795].  [m secondly ---.  The obvious age difference between Enrico’s oldest son and his two sons Guglielmo and Nicolò suggests that they were born from different marriages.]  Enrico & his [first] wife had two children:

i)          [--- di Ventimiglia (-before 1311).  His parentage is indicated by the Gioffredo’s 21 May 1311 report cited below.  Maybe he was the same person as Ardoino who is named below.  m ---.  The name of his wife is not known.  One child:

(1)       FRANCESCO di Ventimiglia (-after 1333).  Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties “nella marca d’Albenga dal fu Enrico conte di Ventimiglia in Liguria e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia” between “Francesco Conte di Ventimiglia, e d’Iscla maggiore, nipote, Guglielmo e Nicolò figli di detto Conte Enrico il vecchio”, witnessed by “Oberto Grigesio, Filippo e Giovanni tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia, e Conrado di Pietralata cavaliere[796]

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ii)         ARDOINO di Ventimiglia (-after 1289).  Gioffredo records that in 1289 “Baldoino, ossia come lo chiama il Marchese di Gerace, Aldoino ovvero Ardoino de’Conti di Ventimiglia, figlio d’Enrico Conte d’Iscla maggiore” placed three ships in the service of the king of Aragon[797]

                   Enrico & his [first/second] wife had two children:

iii)        GUGLIELMO di Ventimiglia .  Gioffredo records that “Guglielmo di Ventimiglia” was emancipated by “Enrico conte di Ventimiglia e d’Iscla maggiore suo padre” by charter dated 2 Mar 1307[798].  Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties “nella marca d’Albenga dal fu Enrico conte di Ventimiglia in Liguria e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia” between “Francesco Conte di Ventimiglia, e d’Iscla maggiore, nipote, Guglielmo e Nicolò figli di detto Conte Enrico il vecchio[799].  Emperor Heinrich VII accepted allegiance from “Guilielmus comes de Ventimilio [...castrum Macri et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Henrici comitis de Vintimilio...et Nicolai fratris sui, ac Philippus comes de Vintimilio [...castrum Cunei...et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Philippi comitis de Vintimilio...et Henrici, Manfredi, Johannis, et Manuelis fratrum suorum nomine” by charter dated 23 Nov 1311[800]m (before 2 Mar 1307) DAMIGELLA, daughter of ---.  Gioffredo records that “Guglielmo di Ventimiglia” was emancipated by “Enrico conte di Ventimiglia e d’Iscla maggiore suo padre” by charter dated 2 Mar 1307, and names “nobile Damigella (pare che fosse il di lei nome proprio) moglie dello stesso Guglielmo di Ventimiglia[801]

iv)       NICCOLÒ di Ventimiglia (-after 23 Nov 1311).  Gioffredo records the 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties “nella marca d’Albenga dal fu Enrico conte di Ventimiglia in Liguria e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia” between “Francesco Conte di Ventimiglia, e d’Iscla maggiore, nipote, Guglielmo e Nicolò figli di detto Conte Enrico il vecchio[802]Emperor Heinrich VII accepted allegiance from “Guilielmus comes de Ventimilio [...castrum Macri et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Henrici comitis de Vintimilio...et Nicolai fratris sui...” by charter dated 23 Nov 1311[803]

b)         OTTONE di Ventimiglia (-after Aug 1263).  “Conte Enrico Conte d’Isola Maggiore” acknowledged receiving “castello e castellania del Maro situato in Marchia Albinganæ, in contrata vallis Uneliæ” from “Oddone ed Uberto fratelli degli...Conti di Ventimiglia” by charter dated 24 Jan 1261 (O.S.?)[804].  “Enrico conte d’Isola Maggiore, Oddone, Oberto e Manfredo fratelli” were named in a charter dated Aug 1263[805]

c)         OBERTO di Ventimiglia (-[15 Oct 1316/30 Nov 1321])Conte Enrico Conte d’Isola Maggiore” acknowledged receiving “castello e castellania del Maro situato in Marchia Albinganæ, in contrata vallis Uneliæ” from “Oddone ed Uberto fratelli degli...Conti di Ventimiglia” by charter dated 24 Jan 1261 (O.S.?)[806]

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d)         MANFREDO di Ventimiglia (-after Aug 1263).  Enrico conte d’Isola Maggiore, Oddone, Oberto e Manfredo fratelli” were named in a charter dated Aug 1263[807]

e)         GRIGESIO di Ventimiglia (-after 21 May 1311).  Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties [details see above], witnessed by “Oberto Grigesio, Filippo e Giovanni tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia, e Conrado di Pietralata cavaliere[808]

f)          FILIPPO di Ventimiglia (-before 23 Nov 1311).  “Comes Henricus comes Vintimilii et Ysclæ maioris et comes Philippinus fratres filii quondam domini Philippi comitis Vintimilii” exchanged “sue terre del Maro” for “altre...nella diocesi d’Albenga” by charter dated 3 Nov 1278[809]

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2.         [two or more brothers .  Gioffredo records that “Filippo dei Conti di Ventimiglia con Raimondo Ferrero Console di Saorgio...tanto a nome suo che a nome de’suoi fratelli” made peace with the inhabitants of Saorgio, Oneglia e Maro by charter dated 11 Jul 1237[810], although it is not clear whether “suoi fratelli” refers to Filippo or to Raimondo.]  . 

3.         --- di Ventimiglia (-before 9 Jun 1251).  m ---.  One child: 

a)         RAIMONDO di Ventimiglia .  Consignore delle valli del Maro e Prelà: “comitem Philippum et Raimundum eius nepotem” swore allegiance to the commune of Genoa for “castri Macri, Cunii, Autrigi, Petrælate superioris, Lexinaschi, Cexene et Calavonecæ” by charter dated 9 Jun 1251[811]

 

 

FRANCESCO [I] di Ventimiglia, son of --- (-after 1333)Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties “nella marca d’Albenga dal fu Enrico conte di Ventimiglia in Liguria e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia” between “Francesco Conte di Ventimiglia, e d’Iscla maggiore, nipote, Guglielmo e Nicolò figli di detto Conte Enrico il vecchio”, witnessed by “Oberto Grigesio, Filippo e Giovanni tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia, e Conrado di Pietralata cavaliere[812].  “Manfredo Conte di Ventimiglia, vicario di Francesco Conte parimenti di Ventimiglia, di Gerace e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia...con Filippo, Manfredo, Giacomo e Lanfranco, gli ultimi dei quali eran figli del fu Oberto...tutti degli stessi Conti di Ventimiglia, e con Giovanni, Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella partecipanti tutti nel dominio di Cosio” granted privileges “agli abitanti detto luogo” by charter dated 30 Nov 1321[813].  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[814]

m (repudiated 1333) CONSTANCE de Clermont, daughter of ---.  Gioffredo records that “Conte Francesco di Ventimiglia...signore di Gerace, Castelbuono, Iscal maggiore...” was childless by “donna Constanza di Chiaromonte sorella del Conte Giovanni di Chiaromonte”, and repudiated her in 1333[815]

Mistress (1): MARGHERITA di Consolo, daughter of --- (-after 1333).  Gioffredo records under 1333 that the Pope legitimated “Manuele, Francesco, Ruggiero, Ardoino, Filippo, Giordano, Federico e Guglielmo”, sons of “Conte Francesco di Ventimiglia...signore di Gerace, Castelbuono, Iscal maggiore...” by “Margarita di Consolo sua amica”, his father granting “Manuele...il primogenito...i contadi di Gerace e d’Iscla maggiore colle due Petraglie” and “Francesco il secundogenito Conte di Golisano...Ruggiero...il terzogenito...i castelli che come Conte di Ventimiglia possedeva nella Liguria[816]

Francesco [I] had eight illegitimate (legitimated 1333, see above) children by Mistress (1): 

1.         EMMANUELE di Ventimiglia (-after 1357).  Legitimated 1333 (see above).  Gioffredo records that “Conte Francesco di Ventimiglia...” granted “Manuele...il primogenito...i contadi di Gerace e d’Iscla maggiore colle due Petraglie[817]Conte di Gerace e d’Iscla Maggiore.  ...Manuele de’Conti di Ventimiglia...” was named in the 1357 arbitration between the abbey of S. Ponzio and the town of Nice[818]

2.         FRANCESCO [II] di Ventimiglia (-[1391]).  Legitimated 1333 (see above).  Gioffredo records that “Conte Francesco di Ventimiglia...” granted “...Francesco il secundogenito Conte di Golisano...[819].  Conte di Golisano.  Zurita records in 1391 that “el Conde Francisco de Veyntemilla, que llamaron el menor porque fue el segundo deste nombre...” left “tres hijos...” as named below[820]m ---.  The name of Francesco’s wife is not known.  Francesco [II] & his wife had three children: 

a)         ENRICO di Ventimiglia .  Zurita records in 1391 that “el Conde Francisco de Veyntemilla, que llamaron el menor porque fue el segundo deste nombre...” left “tres hijos, el mayor...Enrique...[que] sucedió en el condado de Girachi...[821]Conte di Gerace.  m ---.  The name of Enrico’s wife is not known.  Enrico & his wife had one child: 

i)          GIOVANNI di Ventimiglia )His parentage is confirmed by the extract from Zurita which records his marriage, quoted below.  m (Betrothed 1398) AGATA de Prades, daughter of JAIME de Prades Barone di Cáccamo e Esclafani [Aragon] & his first wife Juana de Moncada ([1391/93]-).  Zurita records the marriage in 1398 of “otra hija de don Jayme de Prades” and “el Conde Juan de Veyntemilla hijo de Enrico de Veyntemilla Conde de Girachi[822]

b)         ANTONIO di Ventimiglia (-after 1398).  Zurita records in 1391 that “el Conde Francisco de Veyntemilla, que llamaron el menor porque fue el segundo deste nombre...” left “tres hijos...el segundo Antonio de Veyntemilla...heredero en el condado de Golisano...”, noting that the four “vicarios generales del reyno [de Sicilia]...el Conde don Guillen de Peralta, el Conde Antonio de Veyntemilla, Manfredo de Alagon y el Almirante Andres de Claromonte”who together with “Guillen de Veyntemilla, el Conde Enrico de Veyntemilla, don Bartolomé, y don Fadrique de Aragon, Guillen Ruffo, don Blasco de Alagon Baron de Montforte y Enrico de Veyntemilla” swore allegiance “a la Reyna doña Maria [de Sicilia][823]Conte di Golisano.  Zurita records his arranging his son’s marriage in 1398, quoted below.  [m firstly ---.  This first marriage is suggested by the betrothal of Antonio’s son Francesco [III] to Isabel de Prades, who would have been his first cousin if Antonio’s known wife Elvira de Moncada had been his mother, which sounds unlikely.]  m [secondly] ELVIRA de Moncada, daughter of MATEO de Moncada Conte d'Aderno ed Agosta [Viceroy of Sicily] & his wife Giovanna di Peralta Saluzzo.  The name of Antonio’s wife is not known.  Antonio & his [first wife] had two children: 

i)          FRANCESCO [III] di Ventimiglia (-after 28 Jul 1427)His parentage is confirmed by the extract from Zurita which records his marriage, quoted below.  Signore di Maro, Carpasio e Pietralata: Gioffredo records the testament of “Guglielmo, anch’esso dei Conti di Ventimiglia, signore del Maro, di Carpasio e Petralata”, dated 28 Jul 1427, which named as his heir “Francesco suo nipote figlio di Antonio degli stessi Conti, abitante nell’isola di Sicilia[824]Betrothed (1398) ISABEL de Prades, daughter of JAIME de Prades Barone di Cáccamo e Esclafani [Aragon] & his first wife Juana de Moncada ([1390/91?]-[1398]).  Zurita records the marriage in 1398 of “el Conde Antonio de Veyntemilla...[Conde] de Golisano...D. Francisco de Veyntemilla su hijo” and “doña Isabel de Prades hija (segun Tomic dize) de D. Pedro de Prades” but that “por el muerte de doña Isabel se dissolvió el matrimonio[825]Given the age of her father, Isabel must have been a child at the time, suggesting that the “marriage” was in fact a betrothal.  

ii)         COSTANZA di Ventimiglia .  Contessa di Golisano: Zurita records that “sucedió despues en el estado de Golisano doña Costança hija del conde don Antonio” who married “don Gilabert de Centellas”, and whose son “D. Antonio de Veyntemilla y de Centellas” succeeded by marriage “en el marquesado de Cotron en Calabria[826]m GILABERT de Centellas, son of ---. 

c)         --- di Ventimiglia .  Zurita records in 1391 that “el Conde Francisco de Veyntemilla, que llamaron el menor porque fue el segundo deste nombre...” left “tres hijos...” but does not name the third son[827]

3.         RUGGIERO di Ventimiglia (-before 5 Aug 1355).  Legitimated 1333 (see above).  Gioffredo records that “Conte Francesco di Ventimiglia...” granted “...Ruggiero...il terzogenito...i castelli che come Conte di Ventimiglia possedeva nella Liguria”, confirmed by a charter dated 2 May 1333[828]He is named as deceased in the 5 Aug 1355 charter cited below.  m SALVAGIA, daughter of --- (-after 5 Aug 1355).  She is named as guardian of her children in the 5 Aug 1355 charter cited below.  Ruggiero & his wife had four children:

a)         GUIDO di Ventimiglia .  “Rainaldo e Pietro degli...Conti [di Ventimiglia]...ed a nome di Guidetto, Manuelle, Lombardino e Franceschino figli ed eredi del fu Conte Ruggiero con l’autorità di Salvaga loro madre e tutrice...per se e per Giovanni Antonio e Federico tutti de’medesimi Conti dall’altra” settled disputes with Genoa by charter dated 5 Aug 1355[829]

b)         EMMANUELE di Ventimiglia .  “Rainaldo e Pietro degli...Conti [di Ventimiglia]...ed a nome di Guidetto, Manuelle, Lombardino e Franceschino figli ed eredi del fu Conte Ruggiero con l’autorità di Salvaga loro madre e tutrice...per se e per Giovanni Antonio e Federico tutti de’medesimi Conti dall’altra” settled disputes with Genoa by charter dated 5 Aug 1355[830]

c)         LOMBARDINO di Ventimiglia .  “Rainaldo e Pietro degli...Conti [di Ventimiglia]...ed a nome di Guidetto, Manuelle, Lombardino e Franceschino figli ed eredi del fu Conte Ruggiero con l’autorità di Salvaga loro madre e tutrice...per se e per Giovanni Antonio e Federico tutti de’medesimi Conti dall’altra” settled disputes with Genoa by charter dated 5 Aug 1355[831]

d)         FRANCESCO di Ventimiglia .  “Rainaldo e Pietro degli...Conti [di Ventimiglia]...ed a nome di Guidetto, Manuelle, Lombardino e Franceschino figli ed eredi del fu Conte Ruggiero con l’autorità di Salvaga loro madre e tutrice...per se e per Giovanni Antonio e Federico tutti de’medesimi Conti dall’altra” settled disputes with Genoa by charter dated 5 Aug 1355[832]

4.         ARDOINO di Ventimiglia .  Legitimated 1333 (see above). 

5.         FILIPPO di Ventimiglia .  Legitimated 1333 (see above). 

6.         GIORDANO di Ventimiglia .  Legitimated 1333 (see above). 

7.         FEDERICO di Ventimiglia .  Legitimated 1333 (see above). 

8.         GUGLIELMO di Ventimiglia .  Legitimated 1333 (see above). 

 

 

1.         ANTONIO di Ventimiglia (-before 28 Jan 1368).  He is named as deceased in the 28 Jan 1368 charter cited below.  m ---.  The name of Antonio’s wife is not known.  Antonio & his wife had five children: 

a)         RAINALDO di VentimigliaRainaldo, Enrico, Pietro, Federico e Giovanni figlio del fu Antonio tutti dei Conti di Ventimiglia” donated “decime...nei luoghi di Lezinasco...Conio” to the bishop of Albenga by charter dated 28 Jan 1368[833]same person as...?  RAINALDO di Ventimiglia (-after 5 Aug 1355).  “Rainaldo e Pietro degli...Conti [di Ventimiglia]...ed a nome di Guidetto, Manuelle, Lombardino e Franceschino figli ed eredi del fu Conte Ruggiero con l’autorità di Salvaga loro madre e tutrice...per se e per Giovanni Antonio e Federico tutti de’medesimi Conti dall’altra” settled disputes with Genoa by charter dated 5 Aug 1355[834]

b)         ENRICO di Ventimiglia .  “Rainaldo, Enrico, Pietro, Federico e Giovanni figlio del fu Antonio tutti dei Conti di Ventimiglia” donated “decime...nei luoghi di Lezinasco...Conio” to the bishop of Albenga by charter dated 28 Jan 1368[835]

c)         PIETRO di VentimigliaRainaldo, Enrico, Pietro, Federico e Giovanni figlio del fu Antonio tutti dei Conti di Ventimiglia” donated “decime...nei luoghi di Lezinasco...Conio” to the bishop of Albenga by charter dated 28 Jan 1368[836]same person as...?  PIETRO di Ventimiglia (-after 5 Aug 1355).  “Rainaldo e Pietro degli...Conti [di Ventimiglia]...ed a nome di Guidetto, Manuelle, Lombardino e Franceschino figli ed eredi del fu Conte Ruggiero con l’autorità di Salvaga loro madre e tutrice...per se e per Giovanni Antonio e Federico tutti de’medesimi Conti dall’altra” settled disputes with Genoa by charter dated 5 Aug 1355[837]

d)         FEDERICO di VentimigliaRainaldo, Enrico, Pietro, Federico e Giovanni figlio del fu Antonio tutti dei Conti di Ventimiglia” donated “decime...nei luoghi di Lezinasco...Conio” to the bishop of Albenga by charter dated 28 Jan 1368[838]

e)         GIOVANNI di VentimigliaRainaldo, Enrico, Pietro, Federico e Giovanni figlio del fu Antonio tutti dei Conti di Ventimiglia” donated “decime...nei luoghi di Lezinasco...Conio” to the bishop of Albenga by charter dated 28 Jan 1368[839]

 

 

OBERTO di Ventimiglia, son of FILIPPO [I] Conte di Ventimiglia & his wife Audisia di Mondovì (-[15 Oct 1316/30 Nov 1321])Conte Enrico Conte d’Isola Maggiore” acknowledged receiving “castello e castellania del Maro situato in Marchia Albinganæ, in contrata vallis Uneliæ” from “Oddone ed Uberto fratelli degli...Conti di Ventimiglia” by charter dated 24 Jan 1261 (O.S.?)[840]Enrico conte d’Isola Maggiore, Oddone, Oberto e Manfredo fratelli” were named in a charter dated Aug 1263[841]Gioffredo records that “Oberto Conte di Ventimiglia e...Contessa Benvenuta di lui moglie” sold “[la] signoria di Dolceacqua” to “Nicolò di Gabello Podestà d’esso luogo, comprante a nome del...Oberto Doria capitano del commune popolo di Genova” by charter dated 9 Apr 1276[842]Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties [details see above], witnessed by “Oberto Grigesio, Filippo e Giovanni tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia, e Conrado di Pietralata cavaliere[843]A charter dated 15 Oct 1316 records that the commune of Genoa and “Ottolino figlio del fu Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia per se e per Manuelle suo fratello...” agreed to place “[gli] castelli di Mentone e di Poypino” in the hands of the Genoese republic, naming “Oberto e Filippo de’Conti di Ventimiglia...” as fiduciaries[844].  He is named as deceased in the 30 Nov 1321 charter quoted below. 

m BENVENUTA, daughter of --- (-after 9 Apr 1276).  Gioffredo records that “Oberto Conte di Ventimiglia e...Contessa Benvenuta di lui moglie” sold “[la] signoria di Dolceacqua” to “Nicolò di Gabello Podestà d’esso luogo, comprante a nome del...Oberto Doria capitano del commune popolo di Genova” by charter dated 9 Apr 1276[845]

Oberto & his wife had three children: 

1.         GIACOMO di Ventimiglia (-after 10 Aug 1328).  “Manfredo Conte di Ventimiglia, vicario di Francesco Conte parimenti di Ventimiglia, di Gerace e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia...con Filippo, Manfredo, Giacomo e Lanfranco, gli ultimi dei quali eran figli del fu Oberto...tutti degli stessi Conti di Ventimiglia, e con Giovanni, Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella partecipanti tutti nel dominio di Cosio” granted privileges “agli abitanti detto luogo” by charter dated 30 Nov 1321[846].  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[847]

2.         OBERTO di Ventimiglia (-before 10 Aug 1328).  He is named as the deceased brother of Giacomo in the 10 Aug 1328 charter quoted below.  m ---.  The name of Lanfranco’s wife is not known.  Oberto & his wife had three children: 

a)         RAINALDO di Ventimiglia .  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[848]

b)         RAFFAELE di Ventimiglia .  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[849]

c)         OBERTO di Ventimiglia .  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[850]

3.         LANFRANCO di Ventimiglia (-[30 Nov 1321/10 Aug 1328]).  “Manfredo Conte di Ventimiglia, vicario di Francesco Conte parimenti di Ventimiglia, di Gerace e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia...con Filippo, Manfredo, Giacomo e Lanfranco, gli ultimi dei quali eran figli del fu Oberto...tutti degli stessi Conti di Ventimiglia, e con Giovanni, Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella partecipanti tutti nel dominio di Cosio” granted privileges “agli abitanti detto luogo” by charter dated 30 Nov 1321[851]He is named as deceased in the 10 Aug 1328 charter quoted below.  m ---.  The name of Lanfranco’s wife is not known.  Lanfranco & his wife had one child: 

a)         ETTORE di Ventimiglia .  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[852]

 

 

FILIPPO [II] di Ventimiglia, son of FILIPPO [I] Conte di Ventimiglia & his wife Audisia di Mondovì (-before 23 Nov 1311)Comes Henricus comes Vintimilii et Ysclæ maioris et comes Philippinus fratres filii quondam domini Philippi comitis Vintimilii” exchanged “sue terre del Maro” for “altre...nella diocesi d’Albenga” by charter dated 3 Nov 1278[853][It is not known whether the following reference relates to Filippo [I] or Filippo [II]: Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties [details see above], witnessed by “Oberto Grigesio, Filippo e Giovanni tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia, e Conrado di Pietralata cavaliere[854].]  He is named as deceased in the 23 Nov 1311 charter quoted below. 

m ---.  The name of Filippo’s wife is not known. 

Filippo [II] & his wife had five children: 

1.         FILIPPO [III] di Ventimiglia (-after 10 Aug 1328).  [It is not known whether the following reference relates to Filippo [I] or Filippo [II]: Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties [details see above], witnessed by “Oberto Grigesio, Filippo e Giovanni tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia, e Conrado di Pietralata cavaliere[855].]  Emperor Heinrich VII accepted allegiance from “Guilielmus comes de Ventimilio [...castrum Macri et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Henrici comitis de Vintimilio...et Nicolai fratris sui, ac Philippus comes de Vintimilio [...castrum Cunei...et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Philippi comitis de Vintimilio...et Henrici, Manfredi, Johannis, et Manuelis fratrum suorum nomine” by charter dated 23 Nov 1311[856]A charter dated 15 Oct 1316 records that the commune of Genoa and “Ottolino figlio del fu Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia per se e per Manuelle suo fratello...” agreed to place “[gli] castelli di Mentone e di Poypino” in the hands of the Genoese republic, naming “Oberto e Filippo de’Conti di Ventimiglia...” as fiduciaries[857]Manfredo Conte di Ventimiglia, vicario di Francesco Conte parimenti di Ventimiglia, di Gerace e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia...con Filippo, Manfredo, Giacomo e Lanfranco, gli ultimi dei quali eran figli del fu Oberto...tutti degli stessi Conti di Ventimiglia, e con Giovanni, Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella partecipanti tutti nel dominio di Cosio” granted privileges “agli abitanti detto luogo” by charter dated 30 Nov 1321[858].  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[859]m ---.  The name of Filippo’s wife is not known.  Filippo & his wife had one child: 

a)         son ([before 1315?]-after 24 Oct 1319).  A charter dated 24 Oct 1319 records an arbitrated dispute between Iohannem Baudum militem regium cambellanum comitatus Provincie et Forcalquerii senescallum” and “dominum Morruhelem de Auria” concerning “Dulceaqua”, proposing “filium ipsius dni Morruhelis vel filium dni Philippi comitis Vintimilii” as hostages[860]Consistent with the practice at the time, this son was presumably a child at the time. 

2.         ENRICO di Ventimiglia (-after 23 Nov 1311).  Emperor Heinrich VII accepted allegiance from “Guilielmus comes de Ventimilio [...castrum Macri et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Henrici comitis de Vintimilio...et Nicolai fratris sui, ac Philippus comes de Vintimilio [...castrum Cunei...et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Philippi comitis de Vintimilio...et Henrici, Manfredi, Johannis, et Manuelis fratrum suorum nomine” by charter dated 23 Nov 1311[861]

3.         MANFREDO di Ventimiglia (-after 10 Aug 1328).  Emperor Heinrich VII accepted allegiance from “Guilielmus comes de Ventimilio [...castrum Macri et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Henrici comitis de Vintimilio...et Nicolai fratris sui, ac Philippus comes de Vintimilio [...castrum Cunei...et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Philippi comitis de Vintimilio...et Henrici, Manfredi, Johannis, et Manuelis fratrum suorum nomine” by charter dated 23 Nov 1311[862].  “Manfredo Conte di Ventimiglia, vicario di Francesco Conte parimenti di Ventimiglia, di Gerace e d’Iscla maggiore in Sicilia...con Filippo, Manfredo, Giacomo e Lanfranco, gli ultimi dei quali eran figli del fu Oberto...tutti degli stessi Conti di Ventimiglia, e con Giovanni, Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella partecipanti tutti nel dominio di Cosio” granted privileges “agli abitanti detto luogo” by charter dated 30 Nov 1321[863].  A charter dated 10 Aug 1328 records an agreement to share “de’castelli e signorie di Cosio, Mendatica, Montegrosso, Bastia de’Ghebizi...già posseduti in commune tra Filippo e Manfredo fratelli Conti di Ventimiglia, Francesco, anch’egli Conte di Ventimiglia e di Gerace e Isla Maggiore in Sicilia...Giacomo degli stessi Conti e Rainaldino, Raffaele ed Obertino di lui nipoti, e figli del fu Oberto suo fratello, ed Ettore figlio di Lanfranco, altro suo fratello, tutti de’Conti medesimi” with “Gio. Robino e Bonifacio di Scarella...[864]

4.         GIOVANNI di Ventimiglia (-after 23 Nov 1311).  Emperor Heinrich VII accepted allegiance from “Guilielmus comes de Ventimilio [...castrum Macri et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Henrici comitis de Vintimilio...et Nicolai fratris sui, ac Philippus comes de Vintimilio [...castrum Cunei...et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Philippi comitis de Vintimilio...et Henrici, Manfredi, Johannis, et Manuelis fratrum suorum nomine” by charter dated 23 Nov 1311[865]

5.         EMMANUELE di Ventimiglia (-after 23 Nov 1311).  Emperor Heinrich VII accepted allegiance from “Guilielmus comes de Ventimilio [...castrum Macri et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Henrici comitis de Vintimilio...et Nicolai fratris sui, ac Philippus comes de Vintimilio [...castrum Cunei...et sextam partem castri...Petrælatæ superioris...] filius quondam Philippi comitis de Vintimilio...et Henrici, Manfredi, Johannis, et Manuelis fratrum suorum nomine” by charter dated 23 Nov 1311[866]

 

 

1.         GIOVANNI di Ventimiglia (-after 21 May 1311).  Gioffredo records the 21 May 1311 division of Ventimiglia properties [details see above], witnessed by “Oberto Grigesio, Filippo e Giovanni tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia, e Conrado di Pietralata cavaliere[867]

 

 

1.         GUGLIELMO di Ventimiglia (-before 15 Oct 1316).  Conte di Ventimiglia.  He is named as deceased in the 15 Oct 1316 charter cited below.  m ---.  The name of Guglielmo’s wife is not known.  Guglielmo & his wife had three children: 

a)         OTTONE di Ventimiglia (-after 24 Oct 1319).  A charter dated 15 Oct 1316 records that the commune of Genoa, represented by “Percivalle Doria...”, and “Ottolino figlio del fu Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia per se e per Manuelle suo fratello...” agreed to place “[gli] castelli di Mentone e di Poypino” in the hands of “Eccelino del fu Simone Doria, Signore di S. Remo e di Ceriana” representing the Genoese republic, naming “Oberto e Filippo de’Conti di Ventimiglia...” as fiduciaries[868].  A charter dated 24 Oct 1319 records an arbitrated dispute between Iohannem Baudum militem regium cambellanum comitatus Provincie et Forcalquerii senescallum” and “dominum Morruhelem de Auria” concerning “Dulceaqua”, naming “dominum Ottolinum filium Gulielmi comitis Vintimilii...dnus Carolus et dnus Barnaba de Grimaldis[869]

b)         NICCOLÒ di Ventimiglia .  A charter dated 29 Nov 1316 records that “Nicolino figlio del fu Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia per se e per Manuelle suo frattello” and “Beatrice vedova del fu Giovanni Richiero signore in parte d’Eza...” reached agreement regarding their interests “ne’castelli di Mentone e del Poggio del Pino[870]

c)         EMMANUELE di Ventimiglia .  A charter dated 15 Oct 1316 records that the commune of Genoa, represented by “Percivalle Doria...”, and “Ottolino figlio del fu Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia per se e per Manuelle suo fratello...” agreed to place “[gli] castelli di Mentone e di Poypino” in the hands of the Genoese republic[871].  A charter dated 29 Nov 1316 records that “Nicolino figlio del fu Guglielmo Conte di Ventimiglia per se e per Manuelle suo frattello” and “Beatrice vedova del fu Giovanni Richiero signore in parte d’Eza...” reached agreement regarding their interests “ne’castelli di Mentone e del Poggio del Pino[872]

 

 

Castellaro is located about 10 kilometres north-east of San Remo, in the present-day Italian province of Imperia, region of Liguria.  How the Ventimiglia family acquired the lordship of Castellaro has not been ascertained, nor the ancestry of Enrico who is shown below (although his name suggests a close family relationship to the preceding families). 

 

1.         ENRICO di Ventimiglia (-after 10 Mar 1395).  Signore del Castellaro.  The testament of “Conti di Ventimiglia...Enrico Signore del Castellare”, dated 10 Mar 1395, bequeathed property to “Ambrosio canonico della cattedrale di Nizza, Giovanni monaco di Lerino e Filippa moglie del fu Giacomo Cays di Nizza, suoi figli”, and named “Guidone suo primogenito” as his universal heir[873]m --- (-[before 10 Mar 1395]).  The name of Enrico’s wife is not known.  Her absence from the report of her husband’s testament, cited below, suggests that she predeceased him.  Enrico & his wife had four children: 

a)         GUIDO di Ventimiglia (-after 1400).  The testament of “Conti di Ventimiglia...Enrico Signore del Castellare”, dated 10 Mar 1395, named “Guidone suo primogenito” as his universal heir[874].  Signore del Castellaro.  “...Guidone di Ventimiglia Signore del Castellare...” participated in the 1400 expedition to recapture the monastery of S. Onorato from Genoese corsairs[875]

b)         AMBROSIO di Ventimiglia (-24 Jul 1436).  Canon at Nice cathedral.  The testament of “Conti di Ventimiglia...Enrico Signore del Castellare”, dated 10 Mar 1395, bequeathed property to “Ambrosio canonico della cattedrale di Nizza, Giovanni monaco di Lerino e Filippa moglie del fu Giacomo Cays di Nizza, suoi figli[876].  Provost at Nice.  The Obituaire of Nice Cathedral records the death 24 Jul 1436 of “nobilis vir dominus Ambrosius ex comitibus Vintimilii prepositus Beate Marie[877]

c)         GIOVANNI di Ventimiglia .  Monk at Lérins.  The testament of “Conti di Ventimiglia...Enrico Signore del Castellare”, dated 10 Mar 1395, bequeathed property to “Ambrosio canonico della cattedrale di Nizza, Giovanni monaco di Lerino e Filippa moglie del fu Giacomo Cays di Nizza, suoi figli[878]

d)         FILIPPA di Ventimiglia .  The testament of “Conti di Ventimiglia...Enrico Signore del Castellare”, dated 10 Mar 1395, bequeathed property to “Ambrosio canonico della cattedrale di Nizza, Giovanni monaco di Lerino e Filippa moglie del fu Giacomo Cays di Nizza, suoi figli[879]m JACQUES Cays, of Nice, son of --- (-before 10 Mar 1395). 

 

 

1.         GUGLIELMO di Ventimiglia (-after 28 Jul 1427).  Signore di Maro.  Gioffredo records the testament of “Guglielmo, anch’esso dei Conti di Ventimiglia, signore del Maro, di Carpasio e Petralata”, dated 28 Jul 1427, which named as his heir “Francesco suo nipote figlio di Antonio degli stessi Conti, abitante nell’isola di Sicilia” [see above][880]

 

 

1.         LUCA LANTERO di Ventimiglia (-after 15 Feb 1458).  Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” appointed “dominum Johannem Andream de Grimaldis eiusdem fratrem, legum studentem, necnon...Lucham Lanterum de Vintimilio” to negotiate an alliance with “domino Johanne Filipo de Flisco Lavanie comite...et Januensium armirato...”, in the presence of “domino Lucha de Grimaldis condomino Menthoni, utriusque juris doctore...”, by charter dated 15 Feb 1458[881]

 

2.         ANTONIO di Ventimiglia (-after 13 Jun 1461).  A charter dated 13 Jun 1461 records instructions given by “Lambertus de Grimaldis Monici domino” to “miser Johanni Andrea de Grimaldo et Antonio, ex comitibus Vintimilii, condomino Castellarii, fratello et cugino mei” for their mission to the court of Savoy[882]

 

 

 

C.      COMTES de TENDE

 

 

Tende, adjacent to La Brigue, is located about 30 kilometres north of Menton, on the present-day border with Italy in the French département of Alpes-Maritimes, arrondissement Nice, canton Tende.  It is uncertain when the members of the family shown below started using the title “Comte de Tende”: the few primary sources identified which name the first generations do not refer to them as “Comte de Tende”.  The reconstruction of the Lascaris Tende family is difficult.  Père Anselme’s section on the family contains numerous details which are proved incorrect by the primary sources cited below[883].  A major chronological difficulty arises in the reconstruction if, as suggested by Père Anselme, Antoine Lascaris (died probably after [1430/40]) was the same person as Guillaume Pierre [III] Lascaris’s son named Antoine (born before [1335/40]?).  As noted suggested below, this difficulty would be resolved if the later Antoine was the son of Guillaume Pierre [IV], third son of Guillaume Pierre [III]. 

 

 

JEAN [I] Lascaris de Vintimille, son of GUILLAUME PIERRE de Vintimille & his wife Evdokia Laskarina (-after 1285).  A charter dated 1271 names “dominus Iohannes Lascaris comes Vintimilii[884].  A charter dated 18 Dec 1285 records the renewal of an agreement between “dominum Philippum de Laveria militem dominum senescalliæ Provinciæ et Forcalquerii, nomine hæredum quondam domini Karoli regis Siciliæ” and “dominum Petrum Balbum comitem Vintimilii nomine suo et nomine domini Guilelmi nepotis sui, don Iohannis et don Jayme et Ottonis nepotum ipsius et Belengariæ sororis ipsius domini Guilelmi[885].  A charter dated 21 Jan 1286 records longstanding disputes between “dominum Karolum olim...Siciliæ regem” and “quondam G. P. et eius filios...Iohannem et Iacobum, Petrum Balbum et Guglielmum eius fratres, filios quondam G. fratris dictorum domini Guilelmi Petri, et domini P. Balbis comitis Vintimilii” and renewed the peace agreement[886]Co-seigneur de Tende et de la Brigue. 

m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Jean’s wife has not been identified.  

Jean [I] & his wife had three children: 

1.         GUILLAUME PIERRE [II] Lascaris (after 29 May 1335).  Père Anselme records his parentage[887].  “Guglielmus Lascari comes Vigintimiliis dominus castri Marrie, Prelate et Candiaschi ac totius Valle predictæ” rewarded “Philippus et Petrus Rubbini nobiles et...civitatis Venetiarum et de prosapia francorum et consanguineis nostris”, for services “tam in dicta civitate Venetiarum quam in civitate Mediolani”, creating “Philippum Rubbini...in valle et castribus predictis gubernatorem et generalem capitanium”, by charter dated 10 Feb 1306 (O.S.?)[888].  A charter dated 12 Mar 1322 records an agreement between Guillaume Pierre [II] and the commune of Cuneo concerning i luoghi della Briga, Tenda, Limone e Vernante[889]Gioffredo records that Guillaume Pierre [II] settled a dispute involving Tende, as had been decided by Conte Giovanni Lascaris su padre”, by charter dated 25 May 1326[890].  Guillaume Pierre [II] settled a dispute between the inhabitants of “Vernante con quelli di Robilante, luoghi della valle di Vermenaglia”, by charter dated 29 May 1335[891]m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Guillaume Pierre’s wife has not been identified.  Guillaume Pierre [II] & his wife had one child: 

a)         JEAN [II] Lascaris (-before 7 Dec 1352).  Père Anselme records his parentage[892].  He had presumably died not long before his son’s 7 Dec 1352 charter quoted below.  m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Jean’s wife has not been identified.  Jean [II] & his wife had two children: 

i)          GUILLAUME PIERRE [III] Lascaris (-[8 Apr 1358/1363]).  Père Anselme records his parentage[893].  “Guilielmus Petrus Lascar comes Vintimilii et generalis dominus Rochabrunæ” swore allegiance to Jeanne Queen of Sicily by charter dated 7 Dec 1352[894]Dominus Petrus Lascharis...comes Ventimilii” sold “castrum villam seu terram Rochebrune...in dyocessi civitatis Ventimilii” to “domini Caroli de Grimaldis militis” by charter dated 2 Jan 1355[895]The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, chose burial at Tende Sainte-Marie, bequeathed property to “Giovanna moglie di Pedrino Alfonso de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Vataccia moglie di Manuele de’ Faletti, Salvaga maritata ad Opicino, Alisenda a Giorgino Alasi de Cuneo, Violante e Leonora ancora nubili, sue figli” and named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[896]Gioffredo records that his sons succeeded Guillaume Pierre [III], in accordance with the previous testament, in 1363[897]m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Guillaume Pierre’s wife has not been identified.  Guillaume Pierre [III] & his wife had eleven children: 

(1)       ANTOINE [I] Lascaris ([before [1335/40]?]-[before 1368]).  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[898].  Antoine’s absence from the 1368 charter of his younger brothers suggests that he died before that date.  His birth is estimated on the assumption that his three younger brothers were adults when swearing allegiance under in 1368 as noted below. 

(2)       JEAN Lascaris (-[before 1368]).  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[899]Jean’s absence from the 1368 charter of his younger brothers suggests that he died before that date.  

(3)       GUILLAUME PIERRE [IV] Lascaris (-after 1368).  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[900].  “Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Ludovico Lascaris fratelli dei conti de Ventimiglia, signori di Tenda, della Briga, Limone, Vernante” swore allegiance to Jeanne Queen of Sicily in 1368[901]

(4)       PIERRE BALBO Lascaris (-after 21 Apr 1411).  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[902]

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(5)       LOUIS Lascaris ([1340/45?]-after 15 Jul 1379).  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[903]Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Ludovico Lascaris fratelli dei conti de Ventimiglia, signori di Tenda, della Briga, Limone, Vernante” swore allegiance to Jeanne Queen of Sicily in 1368[904]Père Anselme comments that “[il] est crû tige de la branche [des Lascaris de Châteauneuf][905]

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(6)       JEANNE Lascaris .  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to “Giovanna moglie di Pedrino Alfonso de’ Conti di Ventimiglia...sue figli[906]m PIETRO ALFONSO de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, son of ---. 

(7)       VATACIA Lascaris .  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to “...Vataccia moglie di Manuele de’ Faletti...sue figli[907]m EMMANUELE de’ Faletti, son of ---. 

(8)       SALVAGINE Lascaris .  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to “...Salvaga maritata ad Opicino sue figli[908]m OPICINO, son of ---. 

(9)       ALISENDE Lascaris .  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to “...Salvaga maritata ad Opicino, Alisenda a Giorgino Alasi de Cuneo, Violante e Leonora ancora nubili, sue figli[909]m GIORGIO Alasi di Cuneo, son of ---. 

(10)    YOLANDE Lascaris .  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to “...Violante e Leonora ancora nubili, sue figli[910]

(11)    ELEONORE Lascaris .  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to “...Violante e Leonora ancora nubili, sue figli[911]

ii)         ANNE Lascaris .  Père Anselme records her parentage, noting that “le comte de Gubernatis” records her marriage[912]m GIOVANNI Fieschi Conte di Lavagna, son of ---. 

2.         EMMANUEL LascarisPère Anselme records his parentage, noting that Du Cange “[le] dit être mort sans postérité[913]

3.         RENEE LascarisPère Anselme records her parentage and marriage[914].  The primary source which identifies her supposed husband’s relationship with the Caretto family (see the document MONFERRATO, SALUZZO) has not been identified.  m LODOVICO di Caretto Marchese di Finale, son of ---. 

 

 

The parentage of the following two suggested siblings has not been ascertained.  Père Anselme identifies Antoine Lascaris as the son of Guillaume Pierre [III] Lascaris who is named above[915].  From a chronological point of view, that identification is unlikely to be correct: as noted above, the birth of Antoine, son of Guillaume Pierre [III], is dated to “before [1335/40]?”, wheareas the birth of Honoré Lascaris, oldest son of Antoine, is dated to “before [1425/30]?”.  This time span suggests a missing generation in the reconstruction.  The obvious candidate to fill the gap is Guillaume Pierre [III]’s third son Guillaume Pierre [IV], who with his two younger brothers swore allegiance to Jeanne Queen of Sicily in 1368 (see above).  Guillaume Pierre [IV]’s two older brothers Antoine and Jean were not named in 1368, suggesting that they had both died earlier.  What if Guillaume Pierre [IV] survived for several years after that date and was father of the later Antoine (called “Antoine [II]” below)?  This suggestion would also solve the chronological difficulty concerning the parentage of Beatrix Lascaris, also shown below.  Père Anselme records her as the daughter of Guillaume Pierre [III][916], which is impossible given his death in [8 Apr 1358/1363].  Her precise date of birth is unknown, although the reports cited below indicate that she was much older than her second husband which could place her birth in [1370/80].  If that date is correct, she could have been the sister of Antoine [II]. 

 

1.         [ANTOINE [II] Lascaris (-[after [1430/40]?])Comte de Tende.] 

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2.         [BEATRIX Lascaris ([1370/80?]-beheaded Binasco 13 Sep 1418).  Père Anselme records her two marriages, noting that her first husband, “l’un des grands capitaines de son siècle” in the service of the duke of Milan, died on learning of the murder of Duke Giovanni Maria Visconti 16 May 1412, and that his widow married the deceased duke’s brother[917].  The chronology indicates that Beatrix was the daughter of Antonio.  Filippo Maria Visconti Duke of Milan granted "terra, castro et rocha Modoetie" {Monza} to "domina Beatrix Ducissa Mediolani, Verone…Papie Anglerieque comitissa eius consors" by charter dated 2 Jan 1414[918]Père Anselme records that her husband, who “s’en étant dégouté par la suite, parce qu’elle étoit beaucoup plus âgée que lui”, had her beheaded 13 Sep 1418 “sur un soupçon sans fondement du crime d’adultère avec un joueur d’instruments nommé Michel Orumbel[919].  Gioffredo records the 13 Sep 1418 death of “Beatrice Lascaris della casa di Tenda”, noting that she inherited “gran tesoro” from her first husband “Facino Cane di nazione Monferrino, di patria Casalasco...Conte di Glandate, signore d’Alessandria, di Tortona, Novara, Pavia e Como”, and was killed on the orders of her second husband (providing more details than Anselme)[920]m firstly FACINO Cazze [Cane] Conte di Biandrate, son of --- (-[16 May/Jun] 1412).  m secondly (24 Jul 1412) as his first wife, FILIPPO MARIA Visconti Duke of Milan, son of GIAN GALEAZZO "il Grande" Duke of Milan & his second wife Caterina Visconti (Milan 23 Sep 1392-Milan 13 Aug 1447).] 

 

 

ANTOINE Lascaris, son of [GUILLAUME PIERRE [IV] Lascaris & his wife ---] (-after [1430/40?])Comte de Tende.  Père Anselme records Antoine as vassal of the Duke of Savoy to whom the county of Nice was ceded by Yolande Queen of Sicily [Anjou-Valois] and by Louis III King of Sicily [Anjou-Capet] 15 Oct 1419[921].  Considering the chronology of his children’s lives, it is likely that Antoine lived for many years after this date maybe until after [1430/40].  No primary sources have been found which name Antoine, although his existence is confirmed by charters involving his children. 

m ---.  The primary source which confirms the name of Antoine’s wife has not been identified.  Robert names her “Françoise de Bouliers” (no source cited)[922]Père Anselme names her “Françoise de Bouliers, fille du marquis de Cental en Piémond, vulgairement nommée Madame Franche[923]

Antoine & his wife had nine children: 

1.         MARIETTE Lascaris (-before 4 Feb 1474).  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...sue sorelle figlie della fu Marietta...Catterina, Leonetta, Emeria e Margarita...[924].  The primary source which names Mariette’s husband has not been identified.  Gioffredo names “Antonio Lascaris conte di Tenda...Marietta sua figlia avuta da Margarita del Caretto dei Marchesi del Finale” as the wife of Honoré Grimaldi co-Seigneur de Menton (no source cited)[925].  This passage is confused as “Margherita di Caretto” was recorded elsewhere as the wife of Antonio’s son Honoré (see below).  From a chronological point of view, it also seems unlikely that the wife of Honoré Grimaldi was the daughter of Antonio, given the chronology of his son Honoré’s life (married “before [1450/55?]”, died 1474 leaving a minor son and heir).  Gioffredo’s suggestion in any case seems disproved by the 4 Feb 1474 testament as Honoré Grimaldi died childless.  m ---. 

2.         HONORE Lascaris ([before 1425/30?]-murdered 5 Feb [1474/75], bur Tende Notre-Dame).  A document dated to [1576] records “le comte Honorat de Lascaris dict le grand Honorat” as universal heir of “le comte Anthoine[926]Comte de TendeSaige records that Honoré agreed a division of territories inherited from the Grimaldi family with Gaspard Grimaldi co-Seigneur d’Antibes by charter dated 1463[927]

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3.         PIERRE Lascaris de Tende ).  His parentage is confirmed by the 4 Feb 1474 testament of his brother Honoré which names Pierre’s son as a beneficiary as noted below.  m (before 1438?) CATHERINE Grimaldi, daughter of GEORGES Grimaldi Co-Seigneur de Menton & his wife Isabella Fieschi.  Saige records her parentage and marriage, noting in a later passage that René d’Anjou King of Sicily confirmed the daughters of Georges Grimaldi in their father’s inheritance by charters dated 1438 and 1439, despite his property having been transferred to his first cousins, the dispute being submitted to arbitration in 1441, the judgment dated Apr 1444 establishing the shares of each party[928].  Pierre & his wife had two children: 

a)         HONORE Lascaris (-after 4 Feb 1474).  Saige records his parentage, noting that when he died his uncle Honoré inherited his properties[929].  This statement does not appear correct as Honoré was a beneficiary under his uncle`s testament: the testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...Onorato suo nipote e figlio del fu Pietro suo fratello...[930]

b)         LOUIS Lascaris (-before 4 Feb 1474).  Saige records his parentage, noting that when he died his uncle Honoré inherited his properties[931].  It is assumed that Louis died before his uncle’s testament which names his brother Honoré. 

4.         MARC Lascaris (-[Jan 1493]).  His family connection is confirmed by Pope Innocent VIII who appointed Antoine Lascaris de Tende as bishop of Riez by bull dated 4 Jun 1490, a document recording that his successor as bishop of Riez, Antoine Lascaris, was “ex fratre nepotem” of his predecessor Bishop Marc[932].  Bishop of Riez: Gallia Christiana Novissima records the appointment of “Marc Lascaris de Tende” as bishop of Riez by Pope Pius II, bull dated 18 Apr 1463[933].  A register dated [4] Jun [1490] records the resignation of “dominum Marcum” and appointment of “dni. Antonii de Tende apostolice sedis protonotarii” and a pension granted to “dno Thome Innocentio de Tende” for bringing the resignation to Rome[934]Gallia Christiana Novissima records that, because of the young age of his successor (see below), ex-bishop Marc continued to govern the church in Antoine’s name, a register noting “Marcus Lascaris de Tenda olim episcopus Regensis, nunc...vicarius generalis...pro rev. domino Antonio de Tende, electo Regensi”, and says that “on l’a fait mourir en janvier 1493[935].  Marc had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress: 

a)         THOMAS INNOCENT Lascaris ([1465]-10 Apr 1526).  His parentage is confirmed by a dispensation of Pope Julius II in favour of Thomas Lascaris “defectum natalium, ex bo. me. Marco, tunc episcopo Regensi, de nobile et comitum genere...genitus”, Gallia Christiana Novissima noting that he was 57 years old when appointed bishop[936].  A register dated [4] Jun [1490] records the resignation of “dominum Marcum” and appointment of “dni. Antonii de Tende apostolice sedis protonotarii” and a pension granted to “dno Thome Innocentio de Tende” for bringing the resignation to Rome[937].  Provost of Riez 1497[938].  Père Anselme records that Jean Antoine Lascaris and his brother Bishop Antoine appointed proxies at Rome Oct 1497 for the appointment of Thomas Innocent Lascaris as provost of Riez[939]Gallia Christiana Novissima states that Antoine Lascaris “ne...donna pas une belle preuve de dévouement et ne montra point un grand courage”, he shut himself in “le château de Montagnac...avec le prévôt Thomas de Tende son cousin” when plague struck Riez in 1506[940].  Bishop of Riez: Thomas Lascaris was appointed bishop Pope Adrian VI by bulls dated 12 Jan 1523[941].  Bishop Thomas died 10 Apr 1526[942].  Thomas had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress: 

i)          HONORE Lascaris .  Archdeacon of Riez: Gallia Christiana Novissima notes in relation to Bishop Antoine and Bishop Thomas that “leurs enfants étaient connus de tous et sont nommés dans les pièces de cette époque”, specifying that Thomas appointed “son fils Honorat dans la stalle d’archidiacre qu’Antoine lui cédait en partant pour Beauvais[943]

5.         THOMAS Lascaris (-1489).  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “Tommaso suo fratello ammogliato...la metà del Castelnuovo, il luogo della Garda in Provenza, e ciò di che gli era ancora debitore Antonio [error for Marco?] Vescovo di Riez loro fratello...[944].  Co-seigneur de Châteauneuf.  Père Anselme records his date of death[945]m ([before 1472]) SIMONETTA Adorno, daughter of --- (-after 4 Feb 1474).  Gallia Christiana Novissima records her family origin and marriage[946].  The 4 Feb 1474 testament quoted above suggests that Thomas’s wife was still alive at the time.  Thomas & his wife had four children: 

a)         ANTOINE Lascaris ([1472/73]-Avignon 25 Jul 1546).  Gallia Christiana Novissima records that Antoine Lascaris was “fils de Thomas Lascaris de Tende et de Simonette Adorno[947].  Bishop of Riez: a register dated [4] Jun [1490] records the resignation of “dominum Marcum” and appointment of “dni. Antonii de Tende apostolice sedis protonotarii[948].  Pope Innocent VIII appointed Antoine Lascaris de Tende as bishop of Riez by bull dated 4 Jun 1490, a document recording that he was 17 years of age and was “ex fratre nepotem” of his predecessor Bishop Marc Lascaris[949]Gallia Christiana Novissima records that ex-bishop Marc continued to govern the church in Antoine’s name, a register noting “Marcus Lascaris de Tenda olim episcopus Regensis, nunc...vicarius generalis...pro rev. domino Antonio de Tende, electo Regensi[950].  Père Anselme records his parentage and details of his ecclesiastical career[951]Gallia Christiana Novissima states that Antoine Lascaris “ne...donna pas une belle preuve de dévouement et ne montra point un grand courage”, he shut himself in “le château de Montagnac...avec le prévôt Thomas de Tende son cousin” when plague struck Riez in 1506[952].  The codicil of “René bastard de Savoye chevalier de l’ordre,comte de Villars, de Tande et de Beaufort...gouverneur de Provence...et dame Anne de Lascaris...sa femme”, dated 14 Dec 1521, named “...messire Anthoine de Tande evesque de Ries...” as executors[953].  Bishop of Beauvais: Gallia Christiana records the appointment of “ex præpositon Avenionensi, abbate Soricini et episcopo Regensi, Antonius Lascaris de Tende” as bishop of Beauvais in 1523, his resignation in Jan 1529 (O.S.), and his transfer to the bishopric of Limoges[954]Gallia Christiana Novissima records that Antoine Lascaris, universal heir of his cousin Bishop Thomas Lascaris, was transferred from Limoges and reappointed bishop of Riez by Pope Clement VII, by bull dated 17 Apr 1532[955].  Père Anselme records his testament dated 14 Nov 1541, noting in a later passage that he appointed his brother Jean Antoine and their nephew Gaspard de Vintimille as joint universal heirs[956].  Antoine died 25 Jul Jul 1546 and was buried at Avignon[957].  Antoine had illegitimate children by unknown mistresses:

i)          children .  Gallia Christiana Novissima notes in relation to Bishop Antoine and Bishop Thomas that “leurs enfants étaient connus de tous et sont nommés dans les pièces de cette époque[958].

b)         JEAN ANTOINE Lascaris (-after 14 Nov 1541).  Père Anselme records his parentage, noting that he was “protonotaire apostolique[959].  Co-seigneur de Châteauneuf.  Père Anselme records that Jean Antoine Lascaris and his brother Bishop Antoine appointed proxies at Rome Oct 1497 for the appointment of Thomas Innocent Lascaris (see above) as provost of Riez[960].  Père Anselme records that, after his wife died, he returned to ecclesiastical life and was appointed archdeacon of Riez in 1523[961].  Père Anselme records the testament of Antoine Lascaris Bishop of Riez, dated 14 Nov 1541, which appointed his brother Jean Antoine and their nephew Gaspard de Vintimille as joint universal heirs[962]m CATHERINE de Castellane, daughter of FRANÇOIS de Castellane Baron d’Allemagne & his wife Jeanne Gaffe-de-la-Barge (-before 1523).  Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[963].  Jean Antoine & his wife had two children: 

i)          CLAUDINE Lascaris .  Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[964]m JEAN de Demandois Seigneur de Trignan, son of ---. 

ii)         HONORATE Lascaris (-after 9 Feb 1569, bur Riez church).  Père Anselme records her parentage and first two marriages, noting that “le P. Robert” names her supposed third (whom he names as her second husband) and fourth husbands and her testament dated 9 Feb 1569 in which she chose her place of burial[965]m firstly MAXIME de Castellane Seigneur de Tournon, Norante et Majastres, son of --- (-[1 May/Dec] 1525).  m secondly (3 Jan 1526) GASPARD de Castellane Seigneur d’Esparron, de Saint-Julien et de Regusse, son of --- (-after 10 Nov 1547).  m thirdly HONORE de Castellane Seigneur de Saint-Jeurs et de Garcin, son of ---.  m fourthly JEAN JACQUES de Gribaud Seigneur de Montband, Piémontois, son of ---. 

c)         HONORE Lascaris .  Canon at Riez.  Père Anselme records his parentage[966]

d)         YOLANDE LascarisPère Anselme records her parentage and marriage[967]m (contract 25 Aug 1495) BERTRAND de Vintimille des comtes de Marseille, son of ---. 

6.         CATHERINE Lascaris .  Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[968]m --- Seigneur de Solare [en Piémont], son of ---. 

7.         MARGUERITE Lascaris de Tende This couple’s marriage contract is dated 29 Jun 1450[969]m (contract 29 Jun 1450) GASPARD Grimaldi Seigneur d’Antibes, son of NICOLAS Grimaldi Seigneur d’Antibes & his wife ---. 

8.         BIDINO Lascaris (-after 1458).  A charter dated 1458 records an arbitrated dispute between René d’Anjou King of Sicily, Francesco Sforza Duke of Milan with “milites dominum Ludovicum de Boleriis vicecomitem Relaniæ et dominum Honoratum Laschar comitem Tendæ, assertos vassallos præfati Regis” against the Duke of Savoy, naming “Bidino di Tenda fratello di esso Conte[970]

9.         RODOLPHE Lascaris (-after 4 Feb 1474).  Prior of S. Dalmazzo, Tende.  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...fra Rodolfo suo fratello Priore degli Agostiniani di S. Dalmazzo nel territorio di Tenda[971]

 

 

HONORE Lascaris, son of ANTOINE Lascaris Comte de Tende & his wife --- ([before 1425/30?]-murdered 5 Feb [1474/75], bur Tende Notre-Dame).  His birth date is estimated from his estimated marriage date.  A document dated to [1576] records “le comte Honorat de Lascaris dict le grand Honorat” as universal heir of “le comte Anthoine[972]Comte de Tende.  “Tebaldo, Carlo e Luchino Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia Consignori di esso luego” issued proclamation dated 31 Oct 1447 at Briga relating to a plot to kill “Onorato Conte di Tenda[973].  A charter dated 1458 records an arbitrated dispute between René d’Anjou King of Sicily, Francesco Sforza Duke of Milan with “milites dominum Ludovicum de Boleriis vicecomitem Relaniæ et dominum Honoratum Laschar comitem Tendæ, assertos vassallos præfati Regis” against the Duke of Savoy, naming “Bidino di Tenda fratello di esso Conte[974]Saige records that Honoré agreed a division of territories inherited from the Grimaldi family with Gaspard Grimaldi co-Seigneur d’Antibes by charter dated 1463[975]A 13 Sep 1574 judgment of “la cour de parlement de Prouvence”, connected with the succession of Tende, records the testament of “feu Comte Honorat” dated 1474[976]The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, requested burial at Tende Saint-Marie, provided dower for his wife “Margarita del Carretto” whom he appointed as guardian for his son, bequeathed property to “Tommaso suo fratello ammogliato...la metà del Castelnuovo, il luogo della Garda in Provenza, e ciò di che gli era ancora debitore Antonio Vescovo di Riez loro fratello...Guglielmo Pietro monaco Certosino e Priore della valle di Pesio...Onorato suo nipote e figlio del fu Pietro suo fratello...Franceschetta che fu maritata ad Agostino Adorno governatore e luogotenente per il duca di Milano in Genova, Marietta, Maddalena e Giovannetta sue figlie...sue sorelle figlie della fu Marietta...Catterina, Leonetta, Emeria e Margarita...Brigida altra sua figlia moglie di Aleramo di Mombasilio...Franchetta sua figlia moglie d’Agostino N....fra Rodolfo suo fratello Priore degli Agostiniani di S. Dalmazzo nel territorio di Tenda”, paid a debt to “Giacomo de’Grimaldi barone di Boglio su cognato marito di Catterina del Carretto sorella di sua moglie”, paid the dowry of “Maddalena sua figlia a Francesco dei Conti di Valperga”, and named “Gio. Antonio Lascaris suo figlio” as universal heir[977]An epitaph in Tende Notre-Dame records the burial of “miles dominus Honoratus comes Ventimillii, Tende” who died 5 Feb 1474 (O.S.?) “venenatus per Petrinum Palpag--” [Pietro Palpaca/Parpaglia of the conti di Revigliasco, in Torino][978]

m (before [1450/55]?) MARGHERITA di Caretto, daughter of --- (-after 1474).  The date of her marriage is suggested by her husband naming three married daughters in his 4 Feb 1474 testament.  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, provided dower for his wife “Margarita del Carretto” whom he appointed as guardian for his son, and paid a debt to “Giacomo de’Grimaldi barone di Boglio su cognato marito di Catterina del Carretto sorella di sua moglie[979]Saige records that “sa veuve Marguerite del Caretto” formally accused Savoy in the poisoning of her husband, by letter to Galeazzo Sforza Duke of Milan[980]

Honoré & his wife had [eight] children: 

1.         FRANÇOISE Lascaris .  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...Franceschetta che fu maritata ad Agostino Adorno governatore e luogotenente per il duca di Milano in Genova...Franchetta sua figlia moglie d’Agostino N...” [it is assumed that these two clauses refer to the same person][981].  Père Anselme records her parentage, but names her husband “Odon de la Roëre”: could this have been her second husband?[982]m AGOSTINO Adorno, son of --- (-before 4 Feb 1474). 

2.         MARIETTE Lascaris .  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...Marietta, Maddalena e Giovannetta sue figlie...[983]

3.         MADELEINE Lascaris .  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...Marietta, Maddalena e Giovannetta sue figlie...Brigida altra sua figlia moglie di Aleramo di Mombasilio...”, and paid the dowry of “Maddalena sua figlia a Francesco dei Conti di Valperga[984]m (before 4 Feb 1474) FRANCESCO di Valperga, son of ---.  

4.         JEANNE Lascaris .  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...Marietta, Maddalena e Giovannetta sue figlie...[985]

5.         BRIGITTE Lascaris .  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...Brigida altra sua figlia moglie di Aleramo di Mombasilio...[986]m (before 4 Feb 1474) ALERAMO di Mombasilio, son of ---. 

6.         JEAN ANTOINE Lascaris (-13 Aug 1509).  The testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, provided dower for his wife “Margarita del Carretto” whom he appointed as guardian for his son, and named “Gio. Antonio Lascaris suo figlio” as universal heir[987].  As the document indicates that Jean Antoine was still a minor when his father died, it is likely that he was younger than his sisters: maybe he was his parents’ youngest child.  His parentage is confirmed by the testament of [his son-in-law] “dominus Raynerius batardus Sabaudie, Tende, Villarii...comes...”, dated 4 Jun 1511, which names “quondam...dominorum Honorati et Johannis Antonii de Lascharis predecessorum comitum Tende avi et patris...domine Anne[988]Comte de Tende.  He donated property to his daughter under her 28 Jan 1501 (O.S.) marriage contract quoted below.  The charter dated 16 Oct 1509, under which the vassals of Tende swore allegiance to his daughter and son-in-law, records that “quondam...dominus Joannes Antonius Lascaris ex comitibus Ventimillii comes Tendæ castrorumque Limonis et Alvernanti...” died “tertia decima mensis Augusti proxime[989]m ([1485/86][990]) ISABELLE d’Anglure, daughter of SALADIN d’Anglure Vicomte d’Estoges & his wife Jeanne de Neuchâtel Vicomtesse de Blaigny.  Père Anselme records her parentage and marriage[991].  She is named (without her family origin) in her daughter’s 28 Jan 1502 marriage contract, quoted below.  Her family origin is confirmed by the marriage contract of her grandson Claude de Savoie Comte de Tende, which names “dame Isabeau d’Angleures” as mother of Anne Lascaris[992].  Jean Antoine & his wife had one child: 

a)         ANNE Lascaris (Nov 1487[993]-after 10 Jul 1554).  The inhabitants of Tende swore allegiance to Anne by charter dated 29 May 1498[994].  Père Anselme records her first marriage[995].  The marriage contract between “dominum Renerium bastardum de Sabaudia comitem de Vilariis dominumque Aspremontis” and “dominam Annam filiam...domini Johannis-Antonii de Lascaris comitem Vintimilii, Tende...ex...dña Ysabella eius...uxore” is dated 28 Jan 1501 (O.S.)[996]Ctss de Tende: the vassals of Tende swore allegiance to “quondam...dominus Joannes Antonius Lascaris ex comitibus Ventimillii comes Tendæ castrorumque Limonis et Alvernanti...dominam Annam...unicam filiam” and her husband “dominum Raynerium bastard Sabaudiæ dominum Villariis...” by charter dated 16 Oct 1509[997].  The testament of “Anne de Tende comtesse dudit lieu et de Villars dame du Marre et de Villeneufve”, dated 5 Sep 1552, requested burial “dedans l’eglise parrochiale...de Tende” if she died at Tende and in the church of her closest daughter if she died in France, bequeathed property to “Renée de Tende ma niepce en ligne directe et fille aisnée de mon filz aisné Claude Comte de Tende...mes filles Magdelaine de Savoye femme de Monsieur le Connestable, Ysabeau de Savoye femme de Monsieur le Comte de Bouschasge et Marguerite de Savoye femme de Monsieur le Comte de Brienne...Honnorat de Savoye Comte de Villars mon filz...Honnorat de Tende mon nepveu en ligne directe second filz de mon filz aisné Claude Comte de Tende”, noted her donation “par le contract de mariaige de mon filz aisné Claude de Tende et de Dame Marie de Chabanes sa première espouse”, and named “Claude Comte de Tende mon fils aisné...et apres son trepas Henry de Tende son fils aisné mon nepveu en ligne directe” as universal heir[998].  Her codicil is dated 10 Jul 1554[999]m firstly (contract 10 Feb 1498 (O.S.)[1000]) LOUIS de Clermont Seigneur de Nebousan, son of TRISTAN Guillem de Clermont Seigneur de Clermont-Lodève & his wife Catherine d’Amboise (-before Sep 1501).  He succeeded his father in 1498 as Seigneur de Clermont-Lodève.  m secondly (contract 28 Jan 1502) RENE bâtard de Savoie Comte de Villars, illegitimate son of PHILIPPE I Duke of Savoy & his mistress Libera Portoneria (-Padua 31 Mar 1525).    

7.         [GUILLAUME Lascaris .  Père Anselme records his parentage, noting that he died at the Augustine convent of Tende which he had built with donations from his father and oldest brother[1001].  His absence from his supposed father’s 4 Feb 1474 testament suggests that Anselme is unlikely to be correct.  The document also indicates that the testator’s son and universal heir, Jean Antoine Lascaris, was a minor at the time, which indicates that any younger brothers were presumably not old enough to found or manage a monastery before their father died.  One possibility is presumably that Guillaume was illegitimate.] 

 

 

1.         GUILLAUME PIERRE (-after 4 Feb 1474).  Cistercian monk at the priory of Val de Pesio: the testament of Honoré Lascaris Comte de Tende, dated 4 Feb 1474, bequeathed property to “...Guglielmo Pietro monaco Certosino e Priore della valle di Pesio...[1002].  Neither his family name nor his relationship with the testator, if any, is specified in the extract of the document quoted.  If this detail was also omitted from the original document, it is unlikely that Guillaume Pierre was the testator’s legitimate brother or son.  Maybe he was an illegitimate relative.  It should be noted that under the testament he received only “fiorini cento”, whereas the testator’s brother Thomas was bequeathed “3000 fiorini”, suggesting that Guillaume Pierre was of much lesser importance to the testator than his brother. 

 

 

 

D.      SEIGNEURS de LA BRIGUE

 

 

Few primary sources have been found which confirm the lines of descent of all the following members of the Lascaris/Ventimiglia family.  Père Anselme, recording the parentage of Pierre Balbo Lascaris, third son of Guillaume Pierre [III] Lascaris Comte de Tende (see above), comments that “[il] est crû la tige des comtes de la Brigue”, and, in the case of Louis Lascaris his fourth son, that “[il] est crû tige de la branche [des Lascaris de Châteauneuf][1003].  The latter comment does not appear to be correct, as Cais de Pierlas, in his extensive study of the seigneurs de Châteauneuf, only notes the marriage of the sister of Pierre Lascaris de la Brigue with the part owner of Châteauneuf (see below)[1004].  Anselme shows alleged descendants of both branches, but his omission of both Louis [II] and René Lascaris, named below and whose existence is confirmed by charters from the Grimaldi family, does not inspìre confidence in his reconstruction.  Until more sources emerge, the reconstruction below is inevitably sketchy. 

 

 

PIERRE BALBO Lascaris, son of GUILLAUME PIERRE [III] Lascaris de Tende & his wife --- (-after 21 Apr 1411)The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[1005]Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Ludovico Lascaris fratelli dei conti de Ventimiglia, signori di Tenda, della Briga, Limone, Vernante” swore allegiance to Jeanne Queen of Sicily in 1368[1006]Pietro Balbo Lascaris fratelli de’conti di Ventimiglia signor di Tenda” ratified a peace agreement between the church of S. Albano Rocha de’Baldi and the Prince of Achaia and Marchese di Monferrato by charter dated 19 Apr 1407[1007]Conrado del Carretto dei Marchesi de Savona figlio del fu Manuele” ratified a 28 Nov 1401 agreement between Lodovico di Savoia Prince of Achaia and Teodoro Marchese di Monferrato, in the name of “Pietro Balbo Conte di Tenda...[su] cognato”, by charter dated 13 Dec 1401[1008].  The precise family relationship between Pietrro Balbo de Tende and Corrado di Caretto (see the document MONFERRATO, SALUZZO) has not been ascertained.  A charter dated 24 Nov 1403 records the settlement of dispute between “Pietro Balbo Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia signor di Tenda, Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris ed altri di lui figlia” and inhabitants of Tende[1009]Pietro Balbo Lascaris Conte di Ventimiglia...Eliana di Saluzzo loro Signora” [the latter not otherwise identified] settled a dispute between Vernante and Valgrana by charter dated 21 Apr 1411[1010]Père Anselme comments that “[il] est crû la tige des comtes de la Brigue[1011]

m ---.  The name of Pierre Balbo’s wife is not known.  

Pierre Balbo & his wife had [three or more] children: 

1.         GUILLAUME PIERRE LascarisA charter dated 24 Nov 1403 records the settlement of dispute between “Pietro Balbo Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia signor di Tenda, Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris ed altri di lui figlia” and inhabitants of Tende[1012]

2.         [two or more] other sons .  They are referred to, but not named, in the 24 Nov 1403 charter cited above. 

 

 

LOUIS [I] Lascaris, son of GUILLAUME PIERRE [III] Lascaris de Tende & his wife --- ([1340/45?]-after 15 Jul 1379).  The testament of “Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia, Signore di Tenda, Briga, Limone,Vernante, Roccabruna”, dated 8 Apr 1358, bequeathed property to named as joint universal heirs “Antonio, Giovannino, Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Lodovico suoi figli[1013]Guglielmo Pietro, Pietro Balbo e Ludovico Lascaris fratelli dei conti de Ventimiglia, signori di Tenda, della Briga, Limone, Vernante” swore allegiance to Jeanne Queen of Sicily in 1368[1014]Père Anselme comments that “[il] est crû tige de la branche [des Lascaris de Châteauneuf][1015].  Gioffredo records that in his youth Louis entered a monastery but left ecclesiastical life to marry, suggesting that his wife was “Tiburgia de Boglio...ma non già sorella del grande Isnardo di Glandevez”, also indicating that he was a poet[1016].  Seigneur de la Brigue: “Petrus Alfoncii comes Vintimilii procurator Ludovici Lascar comitis Vintimilii domini castri de Briga” reached agreement with the inhabitants of la Brigue by charter dated 15 Jul 1379[1017]m [TIBURGE Grimaldi, daughter of BARNABE Grimaldi de Beuil & his wife ---.  Gioffredo records that “Barnaba Grimaldo...Tiburgia di lei figlia” married “Lodovico di Ventimiglia figlio di Guglielmo Pietro Lascaris dei Conti de Ventimiglia” (no source cited)[1018]The primary source which confirms this information has not been identified.  Gioffredo records that in his youth Louis entered a monastery but left ecclesiastical life to marry, suggesting that his wife was “Tiburgia de Boglio...ma non già sorella del grande Isnardo di Glandevez[1019].] 

 

 

The primary source which confirms the parentage of Louis [II] has not been identified.  The birth date of his known wife, assuming that Louis was of a similar age, suggests that he was the son of either Pierre Balbo or his brother Louis [I] who are shown above.  Another possibility is that Griffette Grimaldi was much younger than her husband and that Louis [II] was in fact the same person as Louis [I]. 

 

1.         LOUIS [II] Lascaris (-before 8 Jun 1407).  Seigneur de la Brigue.  [m firstly ---.  This first marriage would explain the omission of his son Jean Lascaris from the 8 Jun 1407 testament quoted below, which names Jean’s brothers.]  m [secondly] GRIFFETTE Grimaldi, daughter of RANIERI [II] Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco et de Menton & his second wife Isabella --- ([1370/80?]-before 8 Jun 1407).  Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the 8 Jun 1407 testament quoted below.  Louis [II] & his [first wife] had one child: 

a)         JEAN [I] Lascaris (-after 15 Aug 1411).  Co-Seigneur de la Brigue.  “Giovanni, Pietro e Rainerio fratelli Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia signori della Briga e consignore di Limone” swore allegiance to Amédée VIII Comte de Savoie by charter dated 22 Dec 1408[1020].  “Fra Bertone cavaliere di San Giovanni Gerosolimitano de’ Marchesi di Ceva Signore della Chiusa...e Giovanni Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia...Pietro e Rainiero suoi fratelli consignore della Briga” settled a dispute by charter dated 15 Aug 1411[1021]

Louis [II] & his [second] wife had four children: 

b)         PIERRE Lascaris (-[15 Aug 1411/3 Jul 1426]).  Co-Seigneur de la Brigue.  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...Petrum, Reynerium, Anthonium et Veneciam Lascaros ex comitibus Ventimilii condominos Brige eius nepotes et filios quondam domine Grifete eius filie...domino Ludovico quondam patri eorum[1022].  Co-Seigneur de la Brigue.  “Giovanni, Pietro e Rainerio fratelli Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia signori della Briga e consignore di Limone” swore allegiance to Amédée VIII Comte de Savoie by charter dated 22 Dec 1408[1023]Fra Bertone cavaliere di San Giovanni Gerosolimitano de’ Marchesi di Ceva Signore della Chiusa...e Giovanni Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia...Pietro e Rainiero suoi fratelli consignore della Brigasettled a dispute by charter dated 15 Aug 1411[1024].  He was named as deceased in his son’s 3 Jul 1426 charter quoted below.  m --- Two children: 

i)          LOUIS [III] Lascaris (-after 13 Jul 1426).  Seigneur de la Brigue.  “Ludovic Lascaris” sold one third of la Brigue, with the consent of “Philippine sa sœur et de Jean de Solario avunculus eorum”, by charter dated 13 Jul 1426[1025].  Gioffredo records (referring to the same charter) that “Lodovico Lascaris del fu Pietro consignore della Briga e di Limone...Filippa sua sorella e...Giovanni di Soliers suo cognato [transcription error highlighted by Cais de Pierlas]” sold one third of la Brigue by charter dated 3 Jul 1426[1026]

ii)         PHILIPPINE Lascaris (-after 13 Jul 1426).  “Ludovic Lascaris” sold one third of la Brigue, with the consent of “Philippine sa sœur et de Jean de Solario avunculus eorum”, by charter dated 13 Jul 1426[1027].  

c)         RAINIER Lascaris (-after 15 Aug 1411).  Co-Seigneur de la Brigue.  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...Petrum, Reynerium, Anthonium et Veneciam Lascaros ex comitibus Ventimilii condominos Brige eius nepotes et filios quondam domine Grifete eius filie...domino Ludovico quondam patri eorum[1028].  Co-Seigneur de la Brigue.  “Giovanni, Pietro e Rainerio fratelli Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia signori della Briga e consignore di Limone” swore allegiance to Amédée VIII Comte de Savoie by charter dated 22 Dec 1408[1029].  “Fra Bertone cavaliere di San Giovanni Gerosolimitano de’ Marchesi di Ceva Signore della Chiusa...e Giovanni Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia...Pietro e Rainiero suoi fratelli consignore della Briga” settled a dispute by charter dated 15 Aug 1411[1030]same person as...?  RAINIER Lascaris ).  This co-identity is possible if Rainier Lascaris was a similar age to his wife Madeleine Grimaldi, the chronology of whose family suggests that she was born in the late 14th/early 15th century.  This suggestion is consistent with her grandson’s mention (as an adult) in May 1486.  However, if Rainier was much older than his wife, he could have been a younger brother of Louis [II] Lascaris, or even the son or grandson of Pierre Balbo Lascaris (son of Guillaume Pierre [III] Lascaris) or his brother Louis [I]. Co-seigneur de la Brigue.  m MADELEINE Grimaldi, daughter of LUCA Grimaldi co-Seigneur de Menton & his wife ---.  Saige names “Madeleine Grimaldi d’Antibes, mariée à René Lascaris coseigneur de la Briga[1031]René & his wife had two children: 

i)          LUCIEN Lascarism ---.  The name of Lucien’s wife is not known.  Lucien & his wife had one child: 

(1)       CELESTIN Lascaris .  Co-seigneur de la Brigue.  A charter dated May 1486 records instructions from “Lambertus de Grimaldis dominus Monaci” to “Jhoanni filio meo” on leaving for France on the occasion of his marriage, naming “monsignor de Bresa tuo socero...monsignor de Grassa mio fradelo et tuo patruo...lo segnor de Antipoli mio nepote et figliolo...Celestino mio nepote...Raynaudo mio nepote...domino Luca de Grimaldo mio cosino...mio fradelo domino fratre Lodixio...[1032]The marriage contract between “Johannem de Grimaldis...” and “domicellam Anthoniam de Sabaudia filiam naturalem...Philippi de Sabaudia...”, naming “Nicolaus de Grimaldis dominus d’Antibol, Celestinus ex comitibus Vintimilii et Raynaldus de Vilanova dominus Vencii” as guarantors, is dated 26 Jun 1486[1033]

ii)         BARTHELEMY Lascaris .  Saige records that Lambert Grimaldi Seigneur de Monaco sent “Barthélemy Lascaris...fils de Madeleine Grimaldi d’Antibes, mariée à René Lascaris coseigneur de la Briga” on mission to Savoy to confirm his loyalty, to which Bonne de Savoie replied by charter dated 10 Jan 1477[1034].

d)         ANTOINE Lascaris (-after 8 Jun 1407).  Co-Seigneur de la Brigue.  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...Petrum, Reynerium, Anthonium et Veneciam Lascaros ex comitibus Ventimilii condominos Brige eius nepotes et filios quondam domine Grifete eius filie...domino Ludovico quondam patri eorum[1035]

e)         VENECIA Lascaris .  The testament of “dominus Raynerius de Grimaldis...dominus Mentoni necnon dominus Rochebrune”, dated 8 Jun 1407, bequeathed property to “...Petrum, Reynerium, Anthonium et Veneciam Lascaros ex comitibus Ventimilii condominos Brige eius nepotes et filios quondam domine Grifete eius filie...domino Ludovico quondam patri eorum[1036].  Cais de Pierlas names the father of Jean Solaro and says that Jean married “la sœur de Pierre Lascaris de la Brigue” [assumed to be Venecia, although Cais de Pierlas does not name her][1037]This is consistent with the 13 Jul 1426 charter quoted above, asssuming that “avunculus” in that document was not used in its strict sense of maternal uncle.  [m JEAN de Solaro co-Seigneur de Châteauneuf [d’Ascros], daughter of ANTOINE de Solaro Châtelain de Pigna et d’Eze & his wife --- (-before 29 May 1448).  Cais de Pierlas says that Jean Solaro and his [older] brother Jacques were named “seigneurs de Châteauneuf” in 1421 (no source cited)[1038].]  Jean & his wife had one child: 

i)          BONNE de Solaro (-after 4 Apr 1465)Cais de Pierlas says that Jean Solaro married “la sœur de Pierre Lascaris de la Brigue” and that their “fille unique...Bonne” married “Antoine de Grimaldi, écuyer du duc de Savoie, fils de Jean, portant le titre de conseiller ducal”, noting that her share in Châteauneuf d’Ascros (inherited from her father) passed from Bonne to her husband[1039].  “Antoine de Grimaldi ut maritus...nobilis Bone de Solario filie et heredis nobilis Johannis quondam condomini Castrinovi” swore allegiance to the duke of Savoy for Châteauneuf “pro parte spectante et pertienente ad eandem nobilem Bonam eius uxorem”, by charter dated 29 May 1448[1040].  Louis Duke of Savoy enfeoffed “certam partem Castrinovi, Niciensis districtus et vicarie” to “scutiffer noster Antonius de Grimaldis filius...consiliarii nostri Johannis de Grimaldis, civis...Nicie...[et] Bona de Solario eius uxor” by charter dated 3 Jun 1453[1041].  Antonio swore allegiance again by charter dated 21 Sep 1453[1042].  Antoine and his wife Bonne sold part of Châteauneuf to Milan and Thomas Constantin, citizens of Nice, by charter dated 4 Apr 1465[1043]m ANTOINE Grimaldi, son of JEAN Grimaldi of Nice & his wife --- (-after 4 Apr 1465). 

 

 

Six brothers.  The primary source which identifies their parents has not been identified.  The chonology suggests that they could have been sons of Jean [I] Lascaris who is named above:

1.         LOUIS [IV] Lascaris (-after 16 Dec 1427).  “Luchino e Giovanni Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia e consignori di Tenda...e a nome d’Antonio e Tommaso loro fratelli” acknowledged receipt of payment from the commune of Tende by charter dated 16 Dec 1427[1044]m ---.  The name of Louis’s wife is not known.  Louis [IV] & his wife had [one possible child]: 

a)         [HONORE Lascaris (-after 17 Aug 1440).  “Giovanni Lascari...consignore di Tenda, Limone e Vernante ed Onorato Lascari consignore degli stessi luoghi” settled a dispute “di Cuneo” by charter dated 17 Aug 1440[1045].  The linking of Honoré with Jean [II] in this charter suggests a close family relationship.  The absence of Antoine, Jean [II]’s only known surviving brother, suggests that Honoré was not another brother (presumably all three brothers would have shared equally if they had been siblings).  Another possibility is that Honoré acquired his interest separately, which could have been the case if he had been the son of Jean [II]’s deceased older brother Louis [IV].  Maybe Jean acquired his own an interest as guardian for Honoré, maybe a minor when his supposed father died, and continued to act jointly with Honoré after the guardianship ended.  Another possibility is that Honoré was the son of Louis [III] Lascaris.]  

2.         JEAN [II] Lascaris (-before Oct 1444).  “Luchino e Giovanni Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia e consignori di Tenda...e a nome d’Antonio e Tommaso loro fratelli” acknowledged receipt of payment from the commune of Tende by charter dated 16 Dec 1427[1046].  “Antonio dei Conti di Ventimiglia Consignore del Conio”, overcome by debts, sold property, after “Giovanni ossia Giovannino suo fratello, Teodoro e Pietro figli di Domenico altro suo fratello, e Marco figlio di Guglielmo Pietro parimente suo fratello, tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia” refused to buy, by charter dated 12 Aug 1440[1047].  “Giovanni Lascari...consignore di Tenda, Limone e Vernante ed Onorato Lascari consignore degli stessi luoghi” settled a dispute “di Cuneo” by charter dated 17 Aug 1440[1048].  He is named as deceased in the 2 Mar 1459 charter quoted below, but presumably he died before the Oct 1444 charter of his son Thibaut.  m ---.  The name of Jean’s wife is  not known.  Jean [II] & his wife had one child:

a)         THIBAUT Lascaris (-before 13 Feb 1487).  “Teobaldo Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia Vicario di Cuneo” issued a charter dated Oct 1444[1049].  “Tebaldo, Carlo e Luchino Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia Consignori di esso luego” issued proclamation dated 31 Oct 1447 at Briga relating to a plot to kill “Onorato Conte di Tenda[1050]Tebaldo Lascaris figlio del fu Giovannino dei Conti di Ventimiglia consignore della Briga” issued a charter dated 2 Mar 1459[1051].  “Sceva Doria figlio del fu Franco de’ Consignori d’Oneglia” and “Tebaldo Lascaris figlio del fu Giovanni de’ Conti di Ventimiglia e consignore della Briga” litigated “il domino del castello di Pietrelata”, in the presence of “Marco de’ Conti di Ventimiglia consignore del Conio, Paolo Doria consignore d’Oneglia...”, in 1464[1052]He is named as deceased in the 13 Feb 1487 testament of his son Barthélemy, but presumably died much earlier as he has not been found in charters after 1464.  m ---.  The name of Thibaut’s wife is  not known.  Thibaut & his wife had two children:

i)          PIERRE Lascaris (-after 1507).  The testament of “Bartolomeo Lascaris figlio del fu Teobaldo dei Signori della Briga e Pietralata”, dated 13 Feb 1487, chose burial “nella chiesa della santissima Nunciata di Porto Maurizio”, named “Petrino Lascaris suo fratello” as his universal heir[1053].  An inscription records “dominus Petrinus Lascar ex comitibus Vintimilii et ex dominis Brigæ” founding “[la] cappella...di S. Croce nella collegiata della Briga” in 1507[1054]

ii)         BARTHELEMY Lascaris (-after 13 Feb 1487, bur Port Maurice).  The testament of “Bartolomeo Lascaris figlio del fu Teobaldo dei Signori della Briga e Pietralata”, dated 13 Feb 1487, chose burial “nella chiesa della santissima Nunciata di Porto Maurizio”, named “Petrino Lascaris suo fratello” as his universal heir[1055]

3.         ANTOINE Lascaris (-after 12 Aug 1440).  “Luchino e Giovanni Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia e consignori di Tenda...e a nome d’Antonio e Tommaso loro fratelli” acknowledged receipt of payment from the commune of Tende by charter dated 16 Dec 1427[1056].  “Antonio dei Conti di Ventimiglia Consignore del Conio”, overcome by debts, sold property, after “Giovanni ossia Giovannino suo fratello, Teodoro e Pietro figli di Domenico altro suo fratello, e Marco figlio di Guglielmo Pietro parimente suo fratello, tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia” refused to buy, by charter dated 12 Aug 1440[1057]

4.         THOMAS Lascaris (-after 16 Dec 1427).  “Luchino e Giovanni Lascaris dei Conti di Ventimiglia e consignori di Tenda...e a nome d’Antonio e Tommaso loro fratelli” acknowledged receipt of payment from the commune of Tende by charter dated 16 Dec 1427[1058]

5.         DOMINIC Lascaris (-before 12 Aug 1440).  He is named as deceased in the 12 Aug 1440 charter quoted below.  m ---.  The name of Dominic’s wife is  not known.  Dominic & his wife had two children:

a)         THEODORE Lascaris .  “Antonio dei Conti di Ventimiglia Consignore del Conio”, overcome by debts, sold property, after “Giovanni ossia Giovannino suo fratello, Teodoro e Pietro figli di Domenico altro suo fratello, e Marco figlio di Guglielmo Pietro parimente suo fratello, tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia” refused to buy, by charter dated 12 Aug 1440[1059]

b)         PIERRE Lascaris .  “Antonio dei Conti di Ventimiglia Consignore del Conio”, overcome by debts, sold property, after “Giovanni ossia Giovannino suo fratello, Teodoro e Pietro figli di Domenico altro suo fratello, e Marco figlio di Guglielmo Pietro parimente suo fratello, tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia” refused to buy, by charter dated 12 Aug 1440[1060]

6.         GUILLAUME PIERRE Lascaris (-before 12 Aug 1440).  He is named as deceased in the 12 Aug 1440 charter quoted below.  m ---.  The name of Marc’s wife is  not known.  Marc & his wife had one child: 

a)         MARC Lascaris .  “Antonio dei Conti di Ventimiglia Consignore del Conio”, overcome by debts, sold property, after “Giovanni ossia Giovannino suo fratello, Teodoro e Pietro figli di Domenico altro suo fratello, e Marco figlio di Guglielmo Pietro parimente suo fratello, tutti de’Conti di Ventimiglia” refused to buy, by charter dated 12 Aug 1440[1061].  “Sceva Doria figlio del fu Franco de’ Consignori d’Oneglia” and “Tebaldo Lascaris figlio del fu Giovanni de’ Conti di Ventimiglia e consignore della Briga” litigated “il domino del castello di Pietrelata”, in the presence of “Marco de’ Conti di Ventimiglia consignore del Conio, Paolo Doria consignore d’Oneglia...”, in 1464[1062]

 

 

Two brothers, parents not identified: 

1.         CHARLES Lascaris (-after 21 Apr 1477).  “Carlo e Luchino fratelli Lascari dei Conti di Ventimiglia e Consignori della Briga” sold one quarter of their jurisdiction over “Conio e suo castello distrutto” by charter dated 12 Aug 1440[1063].  “Tebaldo, Carlo e Luchino Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia Consignori di esso luego” issued a proclamation dated 31 Oct 1447 at Briga relating to a plot to kill “Onorato Conte di Tenda[1064].  “Giovanni de’Grimaldi, Carlo de’Conti di Ventimiglia e Signori della Briga...” issued a charter dated 31 May 1451[1065].  “Carlo e Luchino dei Conti di Ventimiglia consignori della Briga, Giovanni Andrea figlio di esse Carlo, e Nicolò figlio di detto Luchino...” witnessed a charter dated 21 Apr 1477[1066]m ---.  The name of Charles’s wife is not known.  Charles & his wife had one child: 

a)         JEAN ANDRE Lascaris .  “Carlo e Luchino dei Conti di Ventimiglia consignori della Briga, Giovanni Andrea figlio di esse Carlo, e Nicolò figlio di detto Luchino...” witnessed a charter dated 21 Apr 1477[1067].  

2.         LUCIEN Lascaris (-after 18 Apr 1477).  “Carlo e Luchino fratelli Lascari dei Conti di Ventimiglia e Consignori della Briga” sold one quarter of their jurisdiction over “Conio e suo castello distrutto” by charter dated 12 Aug 1440[1068].  “Tebaldo, Carlo e Luchino Lascaris de’ Conti di Ventimiglia Consignori di esso luego” issued a proclamation dated 31 Oct 1447 at Briga relating to a plot to kill “Onorato Conte di Tenda[1069].  A charter dated 18 Apr 1477 related to payment of dowry by “Lamberto de’Grimaldi signor di Monaco” for “Violantina sua sorella maritata a Giovanni Doria del fu Bartolomeo de’signori d’Oneglia”, with the advice of “Luchino dei Conti di Ventimiglia consignore della Briga...e di Rainaldo di Villanova consignore de Venza...suoi parenti”, in the presence of “Giacomo di Campo fregoso ed Andiola Doria figlia dei predicti Giovanni Doria, e Violantina Grimalda sua moglie[1070].  “Carlo e Luchino dei Conti di Ventimiglia consignori della Briga, Giovanni Andrea figlio di esse Carlo, e Nicolò figlio di detto Luchino...” witnessed a charter dated 21 Apr 1477[1071]m ---.  The name of Lucien’s wife is not known.  Lucien & his wife had one child: 

a)         NICOLAS LascarisCarlo e Luchino dei Conti di Ventimiglia consignori della Briga, Giovanni Andrea figlio di esse Carlo, e Nicolò figlio di detto Luchino...” witnessed a charter dated 21 Apr 1477[1072]

 

 

 



[1] Lérins, Introduction, p. xliii. 

[2] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[3] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[4] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[5] Lérins, CXLI, p. 127. 

[6] Lérins, XCVIII, p. 89. 

[7] Lérins, XCVIII, p. 89. 

[8] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[9] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[10] Lérins, XCVIII, p. 89. 

[11] Lérins, XCVIII, p. 89. 

[12] Lérins, XCVIII, p. 89. 

[13] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[14] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[15] Lérins, CXLI, p. 127. 

[16] Lérins, XCVIII, p. 89. 

[17] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[18] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 120. 

[19] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 119. 

[20] Lérins, CXXXII, pp. 119-20. 

[21] Lérins, CXXXII, p. 120. 

[22] Père Anselme, Tome IV, pp. 489, 492. 

[23] Saige (1905), Tome I, XCVIII, p. 291. 

[24] Saige (1905), Tome I, CII, p. 313. 

[25] Saige (1905), Tome I, CVIII, p. 327. 

[26] Saige (1905), Tome I, CIX, p. 328. 

[27] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXL, p. 397. 

[28] Père Anselme, Tome IV, p. 492. 

[29] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXII, p. 331. 

[30] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLVII, p. 440. 

[31] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXVII, p. 472. 

[32] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXXII, p. 501. 

[33] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXCII, p. 530. 

[34] Père Anselme, Tome IV, p. 492. 

[35] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[36] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 19, no. 7. 

[37] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXII, p. 67. 

[38] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[39] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. IV, p. 121. 

[40] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLIX, footnote 1. 

[41] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[42] Père Anselme, Tome II, p. 287. 

[43] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, p. 574. 

[44] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, p. 574. 

[45] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. IV, pp. 269-72. 

[46] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. IV, p. 121. 

[47] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[48] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 19, no. 7. 

[49] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXII, p. 67. 

[50] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[51] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLIX, footnote 1. 

[52] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[53] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CLVIII, CLX. 

[54] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CLVIII, CLX. 

[55] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLX. 

[56] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, footnote 1. 

[57] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLVII, p. 440. 

[58] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXVII, p. 472. 

[59] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXXII, p. 501. 

[60] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXCII, p. 530. 

[61] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, pp. 581-3. 

[62] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 19, no. 7. 

[63] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[64] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 19, no. 7. 

[65] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXC, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 21, no. 1, pièce 4. 

[66] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXC, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 21, no. 1, pièce 4. 

[67] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 19, no. 7. 

[68] Saige (1888), Tome I, XVIII, p. 54. 

[69] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXIV, p. 78. 

[70] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXCI. 

[71] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXXI, p. 287. 

[72] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXCI, and CLXIII, p. 359. 

[73] Saige (1888), Tome I, CLXIX, p. 381. 

[74] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXII, p. 574. 

[75] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCXCV, p. 635. 

[76] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 19, no. 7. 

[77] Saige (1888), Tome I, XVIII, p. 54. 

[78] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[79] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXII, p. 67. 

[80] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CCXXXVI. 

[81] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLVII, p. 440. 

[82] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, footnote 1. 

[83] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 19, no. 7. 

[84] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXII, p. 67. 

[85] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVIII. 

[86] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXI, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 5, and A 21, no. 1, pièce 1. 

[87] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXIII, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 3. 

[88] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXIII, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 3. 

[89] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXXIII, p. 294. 

[90] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXXIV, p. 295. 

[91] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLX. 

[92] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLVII, footnote 1, citing Trésor de Dom Villevieille, Vol. 131, manuscrit de la Bibliothèque Nationale. 

[93] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXII, p. 574. 

[94] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXIII, p. 598. 

[95] Père Anselme, Tome IV, pp. 493-5. 

[96] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXIII, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 3. 

[97] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXII, p. 574. 

[98] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXIII, p. 598. 

[99] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[100] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXVIII, footnote 1, citing Gênes Litterarum, 9. 

[101] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. IV, p. 285. 

[102] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXIII, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 3. 

[103] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXXI, p. 287. 

[104] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXXXIII, p. 310. 

[105] Rossi ‘I Grimaldi in Ventimiglia’ (1900), Documenti, IX, p. 228. 

[106] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCXXIX, p. 487. 

[107] Saige (1888), Tome I, CLXIX, p. 381. 

[108] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXII, p. 574. 

[109] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[110] Lérins, CXXII, p. 110. 

[111] Lérins, CXX, p. 108. 

[112] Lérins, CXXIII, p. 110. 

[113] Lérins, CXX, p. 108. 

[114] Lérins, CXXII, p. 110. 

[115] Lérins, CXXIII, p. 110. 

[116] Lérins, CXXII, p. 110. 

[117] Lérins, CXXIII, p. 110. 

[118] Lérins, CXXII, p. 110. 

[119] Lérins, CXXIII, p. 110. 

[120] Lérins, CXXIII, p. 110. 

[121] Lérins, CXXIX, p. 114. 

[122] Lérins, CXXXVII, p. 123. 

[123] Lérins, CXXIX, p. 114. 

[124] Lérins, CXXXVII, p. 123. 

[125] Lérins, CXXIX, p. 114. 

[126] Lérins, CXXIX, p. 114. 

[127] Lérins, CIV, p. 95. 

[128] Lérins, CIV, p. 95. 

[129] Lérins, CIV, p. 95. 

[130] Lérins, CCCXII, p. 319. 

[131] Lérins, CIV, p. 95. 

[132] Lérins, CIV, p. 95. 

[133] Lérins, CIV, p. 95. 

[134] Lérins, CXXIX, p. 114. 

[135] Lérins, CXL, p. 126. 

[136] Lérins, CCCXII, p. 319. 

[137] Lérins, Introduction, p. xliii. 

[138] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  568, p. 560. 

[139] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  564, p. 556. 

[140] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  565, p. 558. 

[141] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  568, p. 560. 

[142] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  567, p. 559. 

[143] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  567, p. 559. 

[144] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[145] Lérins, Introduction, p. xlv. 

[146] Saige (1905), Tome I, IV, p. 9. 

[147] Saige (1905), Tome I, VI, p. 10. 

[148] Saige (1905), Tome I, VII, p. 11. 

[149] Ogerii Panis Annales 1197-1219, p. 135. 

[150] Saige (1905), Tome I, XI, p. 14. 

[151] Saige (1905), Tome I, XX, p. 36. 

[152] Saige (1897), pp. 39-40. 

[153] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXII, p. 169. 

[154] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXIV, p. 170. 

[155] Rossi ‘I Grimaldi in Ventimiglia’ (1900), Documenti, IV, p. 214. 

[156] Saige (1897), p. 53. 

[157] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXVII, p. 212. 

[158] Rossi ‘I Grimaldi in Ventimiglia’ (1900), Documenti, VI, p. 224. 

[159] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXIX, p. 219. 

[160] Saige (1905), Tome I, XCVIII, p. 291. 

[161] Saige (1905), Tome I, CIII, CVI, pp. 315, 319. 

[162] Saige (1905), Tome I, CVIII, p. 327. 

[163] Saige (1905), Tome I, CIX, p. 328. 

[164] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXII, p. 331. 

[165] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXL, p. 397. 

[166] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLIV, p. 405. 

[167] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLVIII, p. 410. 

[168] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLIX, p. 414. 

[169] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLI, p. 398. 

[170] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 818. 

[171] Venasque (1647), p. 75. 

[172] Père Anselme, Tome IV, p. 490. 

[173] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXVI, p. 342. 

[174] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXXXIX, p. 395. 

[175] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLI, p. 398. 

[176] Saige (1905), Tome I, CL, p. 415. 

[177] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXVII, p. 472. 

[178] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXIX, p. 496. 

[179] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXX, p. 499. 

[180] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXXIV, p. 505. 

[181] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXXV, p. 510. 

[182] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXC, p. 527. 

[183] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXCII, p. 530. 

[184] Saige (1897), pp. 75-6. 

[185] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXCVII, p. 537. 

[186] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXCVIII, p. 541. 

[187] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCI, p. 553. 

[188] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[189] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLI, p. 398. 

[190] Saige (1905), Tome I, CL, p. 415. 

[191] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 819. 

[192] Venasque (1647), p. 76. 

[193] Père Anselme, Tome IV, p. 491. 

[194] Saige (1897), p. 76. 

[195] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXIII, p. 481. 

[196] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXIV, p. 483. 

[197] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXCV, p. 533. 

[198] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCI, p. 553. 

[199] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[200] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569. 

[201] Saige (1905), Tome I, CLXXIV, p. 483. 

[202] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[203] Saige (1888), Tome I, IV, p. 8. 

[204] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569. 

[205] Saige (1897), pp. 76-7. 

[206] Saige (1888), Tome I, VIII, p. 15. 

[207] Saige (1888), Tome I, IX, p. 16. 

[208] Saige (1888), Tome I, X, p. 18. 

[209] Saige (1888), Tome I, XII, p. 39. 

[210] Saige (1888), Tome I, XVIII, p. 54. 

[211] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXII, p. 67. 

[212] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXIV, p. 78. 

[213] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXIX, p. 88. 

[214] Père Anselme, Tome IV, p. 491. 

[215] Venasque (1647), p. 78. 

[216] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. LXXI, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr. A 19, no. 14, pièce 4. 

[217] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569. 

[218] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[219] Saige (1888), Tome I, IV, p. 8. 

[220] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569. 

[221] Saige (1897), pp. 76-7. 

[222] Saige (1888), Tome I, VIII, p. 15. 

[223] Saige (1888), Tome I, IX, p. 16. 

[224] Saige (1888), Tome I, X, p. 18. 

[225] Saige (1888), Tome I, XII, p. 39. 

[226] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569. 

[227] Saige (1888), Tome I, XVIII, p. 54. 

[228] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXII, p. 67. 

[229] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. LXXI, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr. A 19, no. 2, pièce 5. 

[230] Saige (1888), Tome I, CVII, p. 236. 

[231] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[232] Saige (1888), Tome I, IV, p. 8. 

[233] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569. 

[234] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569.  

[235] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[236] Saige (1897), pp. 76-7. 

[237] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[238] Saige (1897), p. 41. 

[239] Saige (1905), Tome I, XXI, p. 37. 

[240] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXII, p. 185. 

[241] Saige (1905), Tome I, XXXVI, p. 66. 

[242] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXX, p. 231. 

[243] Saige (1905), Tome I, XCIX, p. 307. 

[244] Saige (1897), p. 41. 

[245] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXII, p. 185. 

[246] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXII, p. 185. 

[247] Saige (1905), Tome I, CV, p. 318. 

[248] Saige (1905), Tome I, XXXVI, p. 66. 

[249] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXII, p. 185. 

[250] Saige (1905), Tome I, XCVIII, p. 291. 

[251] Saige (1905), Tome I, CII, p. 313. 

[252] Saige (1905), Tome I, CV, p. 318. 

[253] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXII, p. 185. 

[254] Saige (1905), Tome I, CV, p. 318. 

[255] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCIV, p. 558. 

[256] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCV, p. 562. 

[257] Saige (1888), Tome I, IV, p. 8. 

[258] Saige (1905), Tome I, CCVIII, p. 569. 

[259] Saige (1897), pp. 76-7. 

[260] Saige (1888), Tome I, VIII, p. 15. 

[261] Saige (1888), Tome I, IX, p. 16. 

[262] Saige (1888), Tome I, X, p. 18. 

[263] Saige (1888), Tome I, XII, p. 39. 

[264] Saige (1888), Tome I, XIII, p. 41. 

[265] Saige (1888), Tome I, XVIII, p. 54. 

[266] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXIII, p. 72. 

[267] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXIV, p. 78. 

[268] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXXVI, p. 103. 

[269] Saige (1888), Tome I, XLI-XLIV, XLVI, pp. 118-26, 128. 

[270] Saige (1888), Tome I, LXXXVII, p. 201. 

[271] Saige (1888), Tome I, LXX, p. 157. 

[272] Saige (1888), Tome I, XC, p. 212. 

[273] Saige (1888), Tome I, CVII, p. 236. 

[274] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CXLIV, and 244, footnote 1. 

[275] Saige (1888), Tome I, CVIII, p. 243. 

[276] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. LXII. 

[277] Saige (1888), Tome I, XXXVIII, p. 111. 

[278] Saige (1888), Tome I, XL, p. 117. 

[279] Saige (1888), Tome I, CVII, p. 236. 

[280] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXVI, p. 268. 

[281] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXIX, p. 276. 

[282] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXX, p. 279. 

[283] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CLIV, CLXVIII. 

[284] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXCI, and CLXIII, p. 359. 

[285] Saige (1888), Tome I, XLVII, p. 129. 

[286] Saige (1888), Tome I, CVII, p. 236. 

[287] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXVI, p. 268. 

[288] Saige (1888), Tome I, CVII, p. 236. 

[289] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXVI, p. 268. 

[290] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLIV (no source cited). 

[291] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 821. 

[292] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXLIII, footnote 1. 

[293] Venasque (1647), p. 78. 

[294] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 821. 

[295] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXLIII, footnote 1. 

[296] Venasque (1647), p. 78. 

[297] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXVI, p. 268. 

[298] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 829. 

[299] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CLIV, CLXVIII. 

[300] Saige (1888), Tome I, CLIX, p. 353. 

[301] Saige (1888), Tome I, LXX, p. 157. 

[302] Saige (1888), Tome I, CVII, p. 236. 

[303] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXVI, p. 268. 

[304] Venasque (1647), p. 77. 

[305] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 821. 

[306] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 824. 

[307] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXIII, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 3. 

[308] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXIII, footnote 1, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 3. 

[309] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXI, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 7, no. 5, and A 21, no. 1, pièce 1. 

[310] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CLXI, citing Monaco, Arch. secr., A 21, no. 1, pièce 3. 

[311] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXX, p. 279. 

[312] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXXI, p. 287. 

[313] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CLIV, CLXVIII. 

[314] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXXII, p. 288. 

[315] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CXCI, and CLXIII, p. 359. 

[316] Saige (1888), Tome I, CLXIX, p. 381. 

[317] Saige (1888), Tome I, CLXXVI, p. 393. 

[318] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CCVI, footnote 2, and CLXXVII, p. 411. 

[319] Saige (1888), Tome I, CLXIX, p. 381. 

[320] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CCLXIX, and CCLXXXVII, p. 622. 

[321] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[322] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCXCVII, p. 639. 

[323] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCCI, p. 644. 

[324] Obituaire de Nice (1896), p. 382.

[325] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXVI, p. 268. 

[326] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 829. 

[327] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CLIV, CLXVIII. 

[328] Saige (1888), Tome I, CLIX, p. 353. 

[329] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[330] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[331] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, p. LXXVIII (no source citation). 

[332] Saige (1888), Tome I, pp. CCXI, CCXLI, and CC, p. 429. 

[333] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXII, p. 574. 

[334] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[335] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCI, p. 1. 

[336] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 829. 

[337] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCXXIV, p. 36. 

[338] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXIII, p. 598. 

[339] Cais de Pierlas (1885), p. 82. 

[340] Martin (1892), p. 47. 

[341] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCXXII, p. 32. 

[342] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, p. XXIX, citing Archives d’Etat de Turin, Monaco-Turbia, VIII, no. 16, fol. 9v. 

[343] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCXXIV, p. 36. 

[344] Panisse-Passis (1889), Pièces justificatives, VIII, p. 212. 

[345] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[346] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXI, p. 145. 

[347] Saige (1890), Tome II, DXLVI, p. 576. 

[348] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. IV, p. 458. 

[349] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, pp. CXXIV, CCXVIII, footnote 1. 

[350] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[351] Saige (1888), Tome I, Introduction, p. CCLXV. 

[352] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 830. 

[353] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[354] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[355] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, p. XLIII. 

[356] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[357] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 830. 

[358] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[359] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCXCIII, p. 633. 

[360] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[361] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[362] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[363] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCXXII, p. 32. 

[364] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCXXIV, p. 36. 

[365] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[366] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXII, p. 149. 

[367] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXIII, p. 153. 

[368] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXVIII, p. 173. 

[369] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXXIII, p. 190. 

[370] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 830. 

[371] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLIII, p. 97. 

[372] Cais de Pierlas (1885), p. 109. 

[373] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, p. LXXVI, citing Archives du Palais de Monaco, A 25, no. 21, dossier I. 

[374] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCCLXXVIII, p. 430. 

[375] Saige (1890), Tome II, DIX, p. 483. 

[376] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCLVII, p. 40. 

[377] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCLX, p. 47. 

[378] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 827. 

[379] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 827. 

[380] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXXII, p. 186. 

[381] Saige (1890), Tome II, p. 193, footnote 1. 

[382] Saige (1890), Tome II, p. 193, footnote 1. 

[383] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 827. 

[384] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 827. 

[385] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCCXXVI, p. 288. 

[386] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 827. 

[387] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCCLXXVIII, p. 430. 

[388] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[389] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCXXV, p. 38. 

[390] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[391] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXXII, p. 186. 

[392] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCCXXIX, p. 297. 

[393] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCCLIV, DXXXIII, pp. 372, 542. 

[394] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCCLVII, CCCCLXII, pp. 379, 410. 

[395] Saige (1890), Tome II, DIX, p. 483. 

[396] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[397] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[398] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 830. 

[399] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 824. 

[400] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, p. XXXVI, citing “Protocole VIII de Pelegrino Botini” dated 17 Jan 1503. 

[401] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[402] Saige (1890), Tome II, DX, p. 484. 

[403] Saige (1890), Tome II, DXVIII, p. 507. 

[404] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, p. XXXVI, citing “Protocole III de Jacques Borriglione” dated 20 Jul 1503. 

[405] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[406] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[407] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 830. 

[408] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[409] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXIX, p. 128. 

[410] Saige (1890), Tome II, Introduction, p. LXXVIII (no source citation). 

[411] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[412] Saige (1888), Tome I, CCLXXXVI, p. 609. 

[413] Saige (1890), Tome II, Appendice, p. 827. 

[414] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCCLXXVIII, p. 430. 

[415] Saige (1890), Tome II, DX, p. 484. 

[416] Saige (1890), Tome II, DXLII, p. 562. 

[417] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCXXXVII, p. 1. 

[418] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCLXXIX, p. 120. 

[419] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[420] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCLV, p. 35. 

[421] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCLVI, p. 39. 

[422] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[423] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[424] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[425] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[426] Saige (1891), Tome III, Introduction, p. XCI, citing Etat-civil de Monaco 1er registre des décès, Archives du Palais de Monaco, A 27, no. 4, fo. 20. 

[427] Saige (1891), Tome III, Introduction, p. LXXXI, citing Archives du Palais de Monaco, A 25, no. 20, pièce 4. 

[428] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCLXXXII, p. 126. 

[429] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[430] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[431] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVIII, p. 172. 

[432] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[433] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVIII, p. 172. 

[434] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[435] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVIII, p. 172. 

[436] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[437] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCXCVII, p. 323. 

[438] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[439] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[440] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCXXXVI, p. 400. 

[441] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCXLIX, p. 429. 

[442] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCLIV, p. 445. 

[443] Saige (1891), Tome III, Introduction, p. CXLVIII, citing Archives du Palais de Monaco, A 28, no. 7. 

[444] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[445] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCIX, p. 354. 

[446] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCXLIX, p. 429. 

[447] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCCLII, p. 615. 

[448] Père Anselme, Tome IV, pp. 497-8. 

[449] Saige (1891), Tome III, Introduction, p. CL, citing Archives du Palais de Monaco, A 28, no. 8. 

[450] Père Anselme, Tome IV, pp. 497-504. 

[451] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCXXXVI, p. 400. 

[452] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCCXLIX, p. 429. 

[453] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[454] Saige (1891), Tome III, Introduction, p. CXVI, footnote 1. 

[455] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[456] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[457] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVIII, p. 172. 

[458] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[459] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVII, p. 167. 

[460] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCVIII, p. 172. 

[461] Saige (1891), Tome III, DCCLXXIII, p. 273. 

[462] Venasque (1647). 

[463] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, p. 73, citing “Docum. auth.”. 

[464] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, p. 73, citing “Docum. auth.”. 

[465] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXIV, p. 195. 

[466] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXIX, p. 219. 

[467] Rossi ‘I Grimaldi in Ventimiglia’ (1900), Documenti, VI, p. 224. 

[468] Saige (1905), Tome I, LXXIX, p. 219. 

[469] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLVIII, p. 410. 

[470] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLVIII, p. 410. 

[471] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLVIII, p. 410. 

[472] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 69. 

[473] Saige (1905), Tome I, CXLVIII, p. 410. 

[474] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 69, footnote (3). 

[475] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 69. 

[476] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 69. 

[477] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 69, footnote (7). 

[478] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, p. 395, citing “Ex Arch. Bol. in arce Niciæ”. 

[479] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, pp. 340-1. 

[480] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, pp. 340-1. 

[481] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, pp. 340-1. 

[482] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, pp. 340-1. 

[483] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. III, p. 431, citing “Arch. Cameræ Comput. Sab.”, pp. 451, 491, 575. 

[484] Obituaire de Nice (1896), p. 385.

[485] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 81. 

[486] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 81. 

[487] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 82, quoting “Arch. di Stato, Nizza, Mazzo 34, 1. Doc. auth. sur parchemin”. 

[488] Cais de Pierlas (1892), Documents inédits, VII, p. 133. 

[489] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 83, citing “Arch. Cam., Atti per feudi, lett. C 14, maz. 1187, p. 197. 

[490] Saige (1888), Tome I, CXX, p. 279. 

[491] Cais de Pierlas (1892), p. 94, citing “Arch. Cam., Titoli per feudi e ragioni d’acque, n. 105, fo 473. Copie auth., Mario notaire”. 

[492] Cais de Pierlas (1885), p. 82, footnote (3). 

[493] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCXXIV, p. 36. 

[494] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLIII, p. 97. 

[495] Saige (1890), Tome II, CCCLXXII, p. 149. 

[496] Saige (1890), Tome II, DX, p. 484. 

[497] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[498] Lérins, XIV, p. 13. 

[499] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[500] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[501] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[502] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[503] Lérins, CXL, p. 126. 

[504] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[505] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[506] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[507] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[508] Lérins, XVI, p. 14. 

[509] Lérins, Introduction, p. xliv. 

[510] Nice Cathedral, 8, p. 9. 

[511] Lérins, CXLIX, p. 136. 

[512] Nice Cathedral, 8, p. 9. 

[513] Lérins, CXLIX, p. 136. 

[514] Lérins, CXLIX, p. 136. 

[515] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[516] Lérins, CLIII, p. 142. 

[517] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 793, p. 144. 

[518] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 799, p. 148. 

[519] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, 792, p. 143. 

[520] Lérins, CLII, p. 141. 

[521] Lérins, CCCLVIII, p. 347. 

[522] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[523] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 799, p. 148. 

[524] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, 792, p. 143. 

[525] Lérins, CXCII, p. 191. 

[526] Lérins, CCCLVIII, p. 347. 

[527] Nice Cathedral, 5, p. 5. 

[528] Nice Cathedral, 82, p. 101. 

[529] Lérins, CXCII, p. 191. 

[530] Gallia Christiana, Tome VI, Instrumenta, Ecclesiæ Nemausensis, X, p. 176. 

[531] Gallia Christiana, Tome I, col. 356. 

[532] Gallia Christiana, Tome I, col. 356. 

[533] Nice Cathedral, 5, p. 5. 

[534] Gallia Christiana, Tome I, col. 356. 

[535] Cais de Pierlas (1889), XV, p. 101. 

[536] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 799, p. 148. 

[537] Lérins, CCCLVIII, p. 347. 

[538] Nice Cathedral, 5, p. 5. 

[539] Nice Cathedral, 82, p. 101. 

[540] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 799, p. 148. 

[541] Nice Cathedral, 5, p. 5. 

[542] Nice Cathedral, 82, p. 101. 

[543] Nice Cathedral, 17, p. 23. 

[544] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  428, p. 432. 

[545] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  427, p. 431. 

[546] Sabran-Pontevès (1897), p. 13, footnote (c), extract in rough translation at Apt, 27, p. 13. 

[547] Nice Cathedral, 5, p. 5. 

[548] Nice Cathedral, 5, p. 5. 

[549] Lérins, CCCLVIII, p. 347. 

[550] Nice Cathedral, 82, p. 101. 

[551] Nice Cathedral, 17, p. 23. 

[552] Lérins, CXLIX, p. 136. 

[553] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 799, p. 148. 

[554] Lérins, CXLIX, p. 136. 

[555] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[556] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 799, p. 148. 

[557] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 659, p. 3. 

[558] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. I, p. 614. 

[559] Nice Cathedral, 15, p. 21. 

[560] Nice Cathedral, 20, p. 26. 

[561] Nice Cathedral, 7, p. 8. 

[562] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. I, p. 614. 

[563] Nice Cathedral, 15, p. 21. 

[564] Nice Cathedral, 20, p. 26. 

[565] Nice Cathedral, 7, p. 8. 

[566] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. I, p. 614. 

[567] Nice Cathedral, 15, p. 21. 

[568] Nice Cathedral, 20, p. 26. 

[569] Nice Cathedral, 15, p. 21. 

[570] Nice Cathedral, 20, p. 26. 

[571] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. I, p. 614. 

[572] Nice Cathedral, 15, p. 21. 

[573] Nice Cathedral, 20, p. 26. 

[574] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. I, p. 614. 

[575] Gioffredo (1839), Vol. I, p. 614. 

[576] Lérins, CLXVI, p. 161. 

[577] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[578] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[579] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[580] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[581] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  313, p. 331. 

[582] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  599, p. 592. 

[583] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[584] Lérins, CLIII, p. 142. 

[585] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  558, p. 553. 

[586] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 791, p. 142. 

[587] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 787, p. 137. 

[588] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  69, p. 96. 

[589] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  71, p. 99. 

[590] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  313, p. 331. 

[591] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146. 

[592] Lérins, CLIII, p. 142. 

[593] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  558, p. 553. 

[594] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 787, p. 137. 

[595] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  599, p. 592. 

[596] Lérins, CLIII, p. 142. 

[597] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  558, p. 553. 

[598] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 791, p. 142. 

[599] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 787, p. 137. 

[600] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  599, p. 592. 

[601] Lérins, CLIII, p. 142. 

[602] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  558, p. 553. 

[603] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 791, p. 142. 

[604] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 787, p. 137. 

[605] Lérins, CLIX, p. 153. 

[606] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  599, p. 592. 

[607] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome II, Chartularium Majus, 787, p. 137. 

[608] Lérins, CLIX, p. 153. 

[609] Marseille Saint-Victor, Tome I,  561, p. 555. 

[610] Lérins, CLIV bis, p. 146.