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
Reign1244–1296
PredecessorManfredo III
SuccessorManfredo IV
Born1239
Died1296
Noble familyHouse of Aleramici
Spouse(s)Luigia di Ceva
IssueManfredo IV
Alice FitzAlan, Countess of Arundel
FatherManfredo III
MotherBeatrice of Savoy

Biography

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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.

 
Armando Tallone, Tomaso I Marchese di Saluzzo, 1916

Marriage and issue

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He married Luisa of Ceva. They had:

References

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  1. ^ a b c Chaubet 1984, p. 125.
  2. ^ Coke 2016, p. 72.

Sources

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  • Chaubet, Daniel (1984). "Une enquête historique en Savoie au XVe siècle". Journal des savants (in French). 1–2: 93–125. doi:10.3406/jds.1984.1477.
  • 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 Marquess of Saluzzo
1244–1296
Succeeded by