Charles III (Monaco)
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Charles III (actually Charles Grimaldi , * December 8, 1818 , † September 10, 1889 ) was the ruling prince of Monaco from 1856 until his death .
Life
Charles Grimaldi was born on December 8th to Florestan I of Monaco and his wife Maria Caroline Gibert de Lametz . He married Antoinette de Mérode-Westerloo on September 28, 1846 , who gave him their son Albert . After the death of his father, Charles ascended the throne of Monaco in 1856. He died on September 10, 1889, his son Albert I succeeded him on the throne.
During his reign, the casino achieved its fame , which continues to this day. The district of Monte Carlo , in which the casino is located, is named after Charles III. named.
Charles was invested in the Knightly Order of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem through Giuseppe Valerga , the Patriarch of Jerusalem .
20 francs gold coin with the portrait of Charles III. (1879)
Postage stamp depicting Charles III. (1885)
literature
- Veszelits, Thomas; Monaco AG: How the Grimaldis gild their principality; Munich 2008
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Florestan I. |
Prince of Monaco 1856 - 1889 |
Albert I. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Charles III |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Grimaldi, Charles |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Prince of Monaco |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 8, 1818 |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 10, 1889 |