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List of consorts of Montferrat

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The Marchioness and Duchesses of Montferrat were the consorts of the rulers of a territory in Piedmont south of the Po and east of Turin called Montferrat. The March of Montferrat was created by Berengar II of Italy in 950 during a redistribution of power in the northwest of his kingdom. It was originally named after and held by the Aleramici. In 1574, Montferrat was raised to a Duchy by Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor (see Duchy of Montferrat).

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House of Paleologi

Spanish occupation until 1536.

House of Gonzaga

In 1536 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor granted the marquisate, despite competing claims from Savoy and from the Marquis of Saluzzo, to the Gonzagas. This was confirmed in 1559 by the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis.

House of Gonzaga

In 1574, Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor raisd the Gonzaga marquis to a duke and the "march" became the Duchy of Montferrat.

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List of consorts of Montferrat Wikipedia


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