Thomas I of Saluzzo
Thomas I (1239–1296) was the fourth Marquess of Saluzzo from 1244 to his death. He was the son of Manfred III and Beatrice of Savoy.[1] He succeeded his father Manfred III. He was also the grandson of Amadeus IV, Count of Savoy.[1]
| Tomasso I | |
|---|---|
| Marchese di Saluzzo | |
 | |
| Reign | 1244–1296 |
| Predecessor | Manfredo III |
| Successor | Manfredo IV |
| Born | 1239 |
| Died | 1296 |
| Spouse | Luigia di Ceva |
| Issue | Manfredo IV Alice FitzAlan, Countess of Arundel |
| House | House of Aleramici |
| Father | Manfredo III |
| Mother | Beatrice of Savoy |
Biography
Under the reign of Thomas, Saluzzo blossomed, achieving a greatness which had eluded his ancestors. He crafted a state the borders of which remained unchanged for over two centuries. He extended the march to include Carmagnola. He was often at odds with Asti and he was a prime enemy of Charles of Anjou and his Italian pretensions. During his tenure, he made Saluzzo a free city, giving it a podestà to govern in his name. He defended his castles and roccaforti (strongholds) vigorously and built many new ones in the cities.
Marriage & issue
He married Luisa of Ceva. They had:
- Manfred IV, succeeded his father[1]
- Alice of Saluzzo, who married Richard Fitzalan, 8th Earl of Arundel[2]
References
- Chaubet 1984, p. 125.
- Coke 2016, p. 72.
Sources
- Chaubet, Daniel (1984). "Une enquête historique en Savoie au XVe siècle". Journal des savants (in French). n°1-2: 93-125.
- Coke, Karen (2016). "Lambert Barnard, Bishop Shirborn's 'Paynter'". In Dimmock, Matthew; Hadfield, Andrew; Quinn, Paul (eds.). Art, Literature and Religion in Early Modern Sussex. Routledge.
Thomas I of Saluzzo Born: 1239 Died: 1296 | ||
| Preceded by Manfred III |
Marquess of Saluzzo 1244–1296 |
Succeeded by Manfred IV |