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hanks to their status, the family became
known as Grimaldi, bringing forth the
legendar y Francesco Grimaldi. He
earned the nickname «The Sly» after
deceivingly conquering the fortress,
the mainstay of the Monaco princely
family. Sadly, Francesco turned out to be childless.
After his death, his first cousin, and step-son, Rainier
I, became the first ruler of Monaco. This is where we
continue the story...
Not many people today know what a legendary
character Rainier I of Monaco used to be. He brought
glory to the Grimaldi family thanks to his courageous sea
and land campaigns. During the Fifth Crusade, Rainier I
was the commander of the fleet that brought the Ki