Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi (31 May 1923 – 6 April 2005), also known as Rainier III, ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years.[1] He was one of the longest ruling monarchs in European history. His family has ruled Monaco for seven centuries.[1] Prince Rainier was internationally known due to his marriage to the American actress Grace Kelly.[1] He was responsible for reforms to the Constitution of Monaco. He expanded the principality's economy beyond its traditional casino gambling base. Gambling accounts for about three percent of the nation's annual revenue today. When Rainier became prince in 1949, it had accounted for more than ninety-five percent.[2]
| Rainier III | |||||
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 The Prince in 1961 | |||||
| Prince of Monaco | |||||
| 9 May 1949 – 6 April 2005 | |||||
| Predecessor | Louis II | ||||
| Successor | Albert II | ||||
| Regent | Albert (2005) | ||||
| Born | Prince Rainier of Monaco 31 May 1923 Prince's Palace of Monaco | ||||
| Died | 6 April 2005 (aged 81) Cardiothoracic Centre of Monaco | ||||
| Burial | 15 April 2005 Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, Monaco | ||||
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| House | Grimaldi (official) Polignac (agnatic) | ||||
| Father | Count Pierre of Polignac | ||||
| Mother | Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||
Rainier III, Prince Of Monaco Media
Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace arrive at the White House for a luncheon in May 1961.
Silver coin: 50 Francs, 25th Anniversary of Rainier III reign of Principality of Monaco (1949 – 1974)
Silver coin: 100 Francs, 40th Anniversary of Rainier III reign of Principality of Monaco (1949 – 1989)
The Princely Family in 1966
Prince Rainier III (middle) with his son Albert (left) in 1998
The tomb of Prince Rainier III at the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
Life-size bronze statue of Prince Rainier III by Dutch sculptor Kees Verkade
Great coat of arms of the house of Grimaldi
Royal Monogram of Prince Rainier III of Monaco
Dual Cypher of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Monaco's Prince Rainier III Dies". ABC News. 6 April 2005. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ↑ "Prince Rainier III of Monaco". The Daily Telegraph (London). 7 April 2005. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/royalty-obituaries/1487262/Prince-Rainier-III-of-Monaco.html.