Prince of Civitella-Cesi
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Prince of Civitella-Cesi is an Italian noble title granted to Giovanni Torlonia (1755–1829) of the Torlonia family.
In exchange for the administration of the Vatican finances with the blessing of the Pope, Giovanni Torlonia was created in 1794 Duke of Bracciano and Count of Pisciarelli; in 1803 Marquis of Romavecchia and Turrita; and 1st Prince of Civitella Cesi (Princeps Romanus); he was created a Patrizio Romano in 1809 (with Papal confirmation of that honor on January 19, 1813) and Duke of Poli and Guadagnolo in 1820, among other titles. He was the builder of the Villa Torlonia in Rome.
The Princes of Civitella-Cesi are one of two hereditary Prince Assistants to the Papal Throne.
[edit] Princes of Civitella-Cesi
- Giovanni Torlonia, 1st Prince di Civitella-Cesi (Siena May 1754-Rome 25 Feb 1829) crowned in 1814 Principe di Civtella-Cesi, who married in Rome Sep 1793 Anna Maria Schultheiss (Donaueschingen 23 Aug 1760-Rome 4 Nov 1840)
- Don Alessandro Torlonia, 2nd Prince di Civitella-Cesi, cr Duca di Ceri, Prince di Fucino, etc (Rome 1 Jan 1800-Rome 7 Feb 1886) who married in Rome 16 Jul 1840 princess Donna Teresa Colonna-Doria (Rome 22 Jul 1823-Rome 17 Mar 1875)
- Don Augusto Torlonia, 3rd Pr di Civitella Cesi (Rome 20 Jan 1855-Borgo San Donnino 17 Apr 1926).
- Marino Torlonia, 4th prince of Civitella-Cesi
- Alessandro Torlonia, 5th Prince di Civitella-Cesi
- Marco Torlonia, 6th Prince of Civitella-Cesi
- Heir-Apperent: Don Giovanni Torlonia di Civitella-Cessi (b.Rome 18 Apr 1962); who married in the Palazzo Torlonia, Rome 9 Jun 2001 to Carla DeStefanis (b.Rome 23 Nov 1966)
