House of Grimaldi
Family
The House of Grimaldi is the current reigning house of the Principality of Monaco. The house was founded in 1160 by Grimaldo Canella in Genoa and became the ruling house of Monaco when Francesco Grimaldi captured Monaco in 1297.
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Cadet branches: Grimaldi de Puget
Estate(s): Prince's Palace of Monaco
Founded: 1160; 864 years ago
Founder: Grimaldo Canella
Style(s): Most Serene Highness
Titles: Prince of Monaco; Doge of Genoa (non hereditary); Duke of Valentinois; Marquess of Baux; Lord of Monaco