Giovanni Ludovico of Saluzzo

Giovanni Ludovico of Saluzzo (also spelled Gian Ludovico; c. 1496–1563) was marquess of Saluzzo in 1528–1529.[1]

Giovanni Ludovico
Marquess of Saluzzo
effigy of Giovanni Ludovico
Born21 October 1496
Saluzzo
Died1563
Beaufort
BuriedNotre-Dame de Beaufort-en-Vallée
Noble familyAleramici
FatherLudovico II of Saluzzo
MotherMargaret of Foix-Candale
ReligionCatholicism

Biography

The second eldest son of Ludovico II of Saluzzo and Margaret of Foix-Candale,[2] he was imprisoned by his mother Marguerite of Foix when, during the Italian Wars, he sided for Emperor Charles V (the marquesses of Saluzzo were traditional allied/subjects of the Kings of France). In 1528 he was freed by a popular insurrection, and elected as Marquess in lieu of his brother, Michele Antonio, who had died in battle.[3]

One year later however, Francis I of France deposed him, replacing him by his brother Francesco. Giovanni Ludovico subsequently tried to recover the rule in Saluzzo, even with help by Charles V, but always in vain. The marquisate passed subsequently under the firm control of the French monarchy.[4]

Preceded by
Michele Antonio		 Marquess of Saluzzo
1528–1529		 Succeeded by
Francesco

References
  1. Obras completas, Volume 12. Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda, Elena Rodríguez Peregrina.
  2. Dizionario delle donne celebri piemontesi che nacquero, vissero, morirono od. Carlo Novellis.
  3. Le guerre e la dominazione dei francesi in Piemonte dall'anno 1536 al 1559 ... Giovanni Battista Adriani.
  4. Studi saluzzesi. Domenico Carutti (barone di Cantogno).
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