Thomas I of Saluzzo

Marquess of Saluzzo (1239–1296)

Tomasso I

Marchese di Saluzzo
Reign| 1244–1296
Predecessor| Manfredo III
Successor| Manfredo IV
Born| 1239
Died| 1296
Noble family| House of Aleramici
Spouse(s)| Luigia di Ceva
Issue| Manfredo IV
Alice FitzAlan, Countess of Arundel
Father| Manfredo III
Mother| Beatrice of Savoy

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]

## 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:

* Manfred IV, succeeded his father[1]
* Alice of Saluzzo, who married Richard Fitzalan, 8th Earl of Arundel[2]

## 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.1984.1477.93-125&rft.date=1984&rft_id=info:doi/10.3406/jds.1984.1477&rft.aulast=Chaubet&rft.aufirst=Daniel&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Thomas+I+of+Saluzzo" class="Z3988">
* 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

Aleramici

Born: 1239 Died: 1296

Preceded by

Manfred III

|  Marquess of Saluzzo
1244–1296  | Succeeded by

Manfred IV