Jean II of Monaco

Jean II (1468 – 11 October 1505) was Lord of Monaco from March 1494 until his death. He was the eldest son of Lambert Grimaldi (1420–1494) and Claudine Grimaldi (1451–1515).

During his 11-year reign, he pursued the politics of his father. He was made lieutenant of the Riviera by King Charles VIII of France.

Jean married Antonia of Savoy, illegitimate daughter of the Duke of Savoy and his mistress Libera Portoneri, in 1486. They had a daughter named Marie.^[1]

He was murdered by his brother Lucien, who then became Lord of Monaco.^[2]

References

↑ Bernardy, Françoise de (1961). The Princes of Monaco (English ed.). London: Arthur Barker Ltd.
↑ Bourgne, Marc; Shackleton, Anthea (November 1997). The History of Monaco (Illustrated ed.). Dargaud.

Preceded by

Lambert

Lord of Monaco
1494–1505

Succeeded by

Lucien

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[bernardy-1] Bernardy, Françoise de (1961). The Princes of Monaco (English ed.). London: Arthur Barker Ltd.

[bourgne-2] Bourgne, Marc; Shackleton, Anthea (November 1997). The History of Monaco (Illustrated ed.). Dargaud.

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v t e Rulers of Monaco
Lords	François Rainier I Charles I Antonio Rainier II Gabriel Louis Jean I Ambroise Antonie Catalan Claudine Lamberto Jean II Lucien Honoré I Charles II Ercole Honoré II
Sovereign Princes	Honoré II Louis I Antonio I Louise Hippolyte Jacques I Honoré III Honoré IV Honoré V Florestan Charles III Albert I Louis II Rainier III Albert II

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