Thomas II of Saluzzo
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Thomas II (died 1357) was Marquess of Saluzzo from 1336 to his death. He succeeded his father, Frederick I
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His mother Margarete de La Tour du Pin, a daughter of Humbert I de La Tour du Pin, Dauphin de Viennois.
His succession was disputed by his uncle Manfred
. The ensuing war was part of the wider Guelf-Ghibelline conflict. Thomas, who had married a Visconti
, was a Gibelline and Manfred a Guelf with the support of King Robert of Naples
. Robert therefore, to reduce Ghibelline (and Visconti) power in the north, advanced on Saluzzo and besieged it. He succeeded in taking it and sacking it, setting the city on fire and imprisoning Thomas, who had to pay a ransom. The whole dramatic event is recorded by Silvio Pellico
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Thomas was eventually succeeded by his son Frederick
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. She was a daughter of Galeazzo I Visconti, Lord of Milan and Beatrice d'Este. Beatrice was a daughter of Obizzo II d'Este
by either his first wife Giacoma Fieschi or his second wife Constanza della Scala. They had eleven children:
Frederick I of Saluzzo
Frederick I was Marquess of Saluzzo from 1330 until his death.He was the eldest son of Manfred IV of Saluzzo by his first wife Beatrice of Sicily. His maternal grandparents were Manfred of Sicily and Helena Angelina Doukaina....
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His mother Margarete de La Tour du Pin, a daughter of Humbert I de La Tour du Pin, Dauphin de Viennois.
His succession was disputed by his uncle Manfred
Manfred V of Saluzzo
Manfred V was marquess of Saluzzo from 1330 and 1332, and later usurper from 1341-1342.He was the second son of Manfred IV of Saluzzo and first by his second wife, Isabella Doria. The influence of his mother at court caused his father to appoint him to succeed him as sixth marquess of Saluzzo...
. The ensuing war was part of the wider Guelf-Ghibelline conflict. Thomas, who had married a Visconti
House of Visconti
Visconti is the family name of two important Italian noble dynasties of the Middle Ages. There are two distinct Visconti families: The first one in the Republic of Pisa in the mid twelfth century who achieved prominence first in Pisa, then in Sardinia where they became rulers of Gallura...
, was a Gibelline and Manfred a Guelf with the support of King Robert of Naples
Robert of Naples
Robert of Anjou , known as Robert the Wise was King of Naples, titular King of Jerusalem and Count of Provence and Forcalquier from 1309 to 1343, the central figure of Italian politics of his time. He was the third but eldest surviving son of King Charles II of Naples the Lame and Maria of Hungary...
. Robert therefore, to reduce Ghibelline (and Visconti) power in the north, advanced on Saluzzo and besieged it. He succeeded in taking it and sacking it, setting the city on fire and imprisoning Thomas, who had to pay a ransom. The whole dramatic event is recorded by Silvio Pellico
Silvio Pellico
Silvio Pellico was an Italian writer, poet, dramatist and patriot.-Biography:Silvio Pellico was born at Saluzzo . He spent the earlier portion of his life at Pinerolo and Turin, under the tuition of a priest named Manavella. At the age of ten he composed a tragedy inspired by a translation of the...
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Thomas was eventually succeeded by his son Frederick
Frederick II of Saluzzo
Frederick II was marquess of Saluzzo from 1357 to his death. He succeeded his father, Thomas II of Saluzzo.His mother was Ricciarda Visconti. She was a daughter of Galeazzo I Visconti, Lord of Milan and Beatrice d'Este...
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Marriage and children
Thomas married Ricciarda ViscontiHouse of Visconti
Visconti is the family name of two important Italian noble dynasties of the Middle Ages. There are two distinct Visconti families: The first one in the Republic of Pisa in the mid twelfth century who achieved prominence first in Pisa, then in Sardinia where they became rulers of Gallura...
. She was a daughter of Galeazzo I Visconti, Lord of Milan and Beatrice d'Este. Beatrice was a daughter of Obizzo II d'Este
Obizzo II d'Este
Obizzo II d'Este was Marquis of Ferrara and the March of Ancona.-Biography:He was a bastard, the fruit of an illegitimate relation of Rinaldo I d'Este - the only son and heir of the Margrave Azzo VII d'Este - with a Neapolitan laundress...
by either his first wife Giacoma Fieschi or his second wife Constanza della Scala. They had eleven children:
- Frederick II of SaluzzoFrederick II of SaluzzoFrederick II was marquess of Saluzzo from 1357 to his death. He succeeded his father, Thomas II of Saluzzo.His mother was Ricciarda Visconti. She was a daughter of Galeazzo I Visconti, Lord of Milan and Beatrice d'Este...
. - Galeazzo of Saluzzo (born 1332, date of death unknown).. Considered to have died young.
- Azonne of Saluzzo (c. 1336 – 1426). Lord of Monasterolo, Oncino, Paesana, Crissolo, Sanfront and Castellar.
- Eustacchio of Saluzzo (died 1405). Count of Cervinasco and Monesiglio, Lord of San Pietro Monterosso, Montemale and Prasleves.
- Luchino of Saluzzo. Squire to the Counts of Savoy, possibly illegitimate.
- Constanzo of Saluzzo.
- Giacomo of Saluzzo.
- Luchina of Saluzzo. Married Giovanni Beccaria.
- Beatrice of Saluzzo. Married Antoni Falletto, Lord of Villafaletto.
- Pentesilea of Saluzzo. Married Ludovico of Chiesa.
- Anna of Saluzzo. A nunNunA nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
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