Louis I, Prince of Monaco facts for kids
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| Prince of Monaco | |
| Reign | 10 January 1662 – 2 January 1701 |
| Predecessor | Honoré II |
| Successor | Antonio I |
| Born | 25 July 1642 Prince's Palace, Monaco |
| Died | 3 January 1701 (aged 58) Rome, Papal States |
| Burial | Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate |
| Spouse | Catherine Charlotte de Gramont |
| Issue | Antonio I, Prince of Monaco Maria Teresa Carlotta Grimaldi Anna Hippolyte, Duchess of Uzès François Honoré, Archbishop of Besançon Giovanna Maria Grimaldi Aurelia, Mademoiselle de Baux |
| House | Grimaldi |
| Father | Prince Hercule, Marquis of Baux |
| Mother | Maria Aurelia Spinola |
Louis I was the Prince of Monaco from 1662 to 1701. He was born on July 25, 1642, at the Prince's Palace of Monaco. Louis I passed away on January 3, 1701, in Rome. He was the older son of Prince Hercule of Monaco and Maria Aurelia Spinola.
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Becoming Prince of Monaco
Louis I became the Prince of Monaco in 1662. He took over after his grandfather, Honoré II. This made him the ruler of the small country of Monaco.
Early Life and Family
Louis Grimaldi was born into the Grimaldi family. This family has ruled Monaco for a very long time. On March 30, 1660, Louis married Catherine Charlotte de Gramont. Her father was Antoine III de Gramont, a famous French military leader.
Louis I's Children
Louis and Catherine Charlotte had six children together:
- Antoine Grimaldi (1661–1731), who became the next Prince of Monaco.
- Maria Teresa Carlotta Grimaldi (1662–1738), who became a nun.
- Anna Hippolyte Grimaldi (1667–1700), who married Jacques de Crussol.
- François Honoré Grimaldi (1669–1748), who became an important church leader.
- Jeanne Maria Grimaldi, who also became a nun.
- Aurelia Grimaldi, known as mademoiselle de Baux.
Louis I's Time as Prince
Prince Louis I was involved in important events during his rule. He showed bravery in battles and worked with powerful kings.
Military Service and Alliances
In 1666, Louis I fought in the Four Days' Battle. This was a big naval battle between the English and Dutch fleets. He showed courage during this fight. On July 5, 1668, he swore loyalty to King Louis XIV of France. This was because Louis I was also the Duke of Valentinois and a Peer of France. Being a Peer meant he was a high-ranking noble in France. In 1688, he was made a knight of important French royal orders.
Diplomatic Mission to Rome
In 1699, King Louis XIV sent Prince Louis I on a special mission. He went to Rome as an ambassador. An ambassador is like a country's representative in another country. In Rome, Louis I gave special awards to the sons of King John III Sobieski of Poland. These awards were from the Order of the Holy Spirit.
Louis I stayed in Rome after his mission. He passed away there on January 3, 1701. His body was later brought back to Monaco.
