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1239 - 1296 (57 years)
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Name |
Tommaso (Thomas) I di Saluzzo |
Suffix |
Marquess of Saluzzo |
Born |
1239 |
Provincia di Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy |
Gender |
Male |
Died |
1296 |
Provincia di Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy |
Buried |
Abbazia di Santa Maria di Staffarda, Revello, Provincia di Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy |
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Notes |
- Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_I,_Marquess_of_Saluzzo
He was the fourth Marquess of Saluzzo from 1244 to his death. He succeeded his father Manfred III. Under the reign of Thomas, Saluzzo blossomed, achieving a greatness which had eluded his ancestors. He crafted a state the borders of which remained unchanged for over two centuries.
Saluzzo included the territory lying between the Alps, the Po and the Stura, and was extended on several occasions. In the Middle Ages it had a checkered existence, often being in conflict with powerful neighbors, chiefly the Counts (later Dukes) of Savoy.
He was a prime enemy of Charles of Anjou and his Italian pretentions. During his tenure, he made Saluzzo a free city, giving it a podestà to govern in his name. He defended his castles and roccaforti (strongholds) vigorously and built many new ones in the cities.
He married Luisa of Ceva.
He was succeeded by his son Manfred IV. Thomas also had a daughter, Alice of Saluzzo, who married Richard Fitzalan, 8th Earl of Arundel.
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Person ID |
I36266 |
Master File |
Last Modified |
7 Oct 2016 |
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