Coat of arms of the Del Vasto dynasty, which ruled the Marquisate for its entire history.
The marquises (also marquesses or margraves) of Saluzzo were the medievalfeudal rulers city of Saluzzo (today part of Piedmont, Italy) and its countryside from 1175 to 1549. Originally counts, the family received in feudum the city from the margrave of Turin, Ulric Manfred. It passed to the margrave of Susa, of the del Vasto family of Savona, and, in 1175, it was raised to margravial status by the Emperor Frederick I. In 1549, it was annexed to France during the Italian Wars. It remained under French control until 1601, when it was ceded to the Duke of Savoy in exchange for Bresse and surrounding territories.
Manfred III was the third Marquess of Saluzzo, from 1215 to his death. He was the son of Boniface of Saluzzo and Maria di Torres of Sassari. Since his father died in 1212, he succeeded his grandfather Manfred II as marquess on the latter's death in 1215. His paternal grandmother Azalaïs or Adelasia of Montferrat was regent during his minority until 1218. During that period, his grandmother paid tribute to Count Thomas I of Savoy.
Frederick I (1287–1336) was the seventh Marquess of Saluzzo from 1330 until his death.
Thomas II was Marquess of Saluzzo from 1336 to his death. He succeeded his father, Frederick I.
Ludovico is an Italian masculine given name. It is sometimes spelled Lodovico. The feminine equivalent is Ludovica.
Frederick II was marquess of Saluzzo from 1357 to his death. He succeeded his father, Thomas II of Saluzzo.
Ludovico II del Vasto was marquess of Saluzzo from 1475 until his death. Before his accession as marquis he held the title of Count of Carmagnola.
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Margaret of Foix-Candale, was Marchioness of Saluzzo by marriage to Ludovico II. She acted as regent of the Marquisate of Saluzzo during the minority of her son Michele Antonio in 1504-1526.
Manfred is a fairly common German forename of Alemannic origin, being derived from man (man) and fridu, meaning "man of peace".
Gian Gabriele I (1501–1548) was the last Marquis of Saluzzo, Italy. He ruled the marquisate from 1537 to his deposition in 1548. The marquisate of Saluzzo was annexed to France the following year.
Manfredo is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
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