Rainier III, Prince o Monaco

Rainier III (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi; 31 Mey 1923 – 6 Aprile 2005) ruled the Principality o Monaco for awmaist 56 year, makkin him ane o the langest rulin monarchs in European history.

Rainier III
Rainier in 1961
Prince o Monaco
Ring9 Mey 1949 – 6 Aprile 2005
PredecessorLouis II
SuccessorAlbert II
Born31 Mey 1923(1923-05-31)
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Dee'd6 Apryle 2005(2005-04-06) (aged 81)
Monaco's Cardiothoracic Center,Monaco-Ville,Monaco
BuirialSaunt Nicholas Cathedral
Monaco-Ville, Monaco
SpouseGrace Kelly (m. 1956; d. 1982)
IssueCaroline, Princess o Hanover
Albert II, Prince o Monaco
Princess Stéphanie
Full name
Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi
HooseGrimaldi
FaitherCoont Pierre o Polignac
MitherPrincess Charlotte, Duchess o Valentinois
ReleegionRoman Catholicism[1]

References eedit

  1. A Prayer for Monaco. Catholic Online. Published: 3 February 2009.