Manfred II of Saluzzo
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Manfred II was the second marquess of Saluzzo from his father's death in 1175 to his own. He was the son of Manfred I
and Eleanor. He placed the capital of the margravate definitively in Saluzzo.
He married Azalaïs of Montferrat
before 1182, forming an alliance with one of the most powerful dynasties in northern Italy.
Manfred expanded the march and fought against the expansionism of the neighbouring counts of Savoy. After several minor skirmishes, the two principalities came to terms in 1213 and peace was established for the final two years of his life. Since his eldest son Boniface had predeceased him in 1212, he was succeeded by his grandson, Manfred III
, under the regency of Azalaïs. She had to pay tribute on behalf of young Manfred, and for the next century, Saluzzo was a vassal of Savoy.
He also fathered an illegitimate son, Bastardino.
Manfred I of Saluzzo
Manfred I was the first marquess of Saluzzo, serving in that capacity from 1125 until his death. He was the eldest son of Boniface del Vasto, the margrave of Western Liguria, of a noble stock which had ruled the region between Savona and Ventimiglia for generations...
and Eleanor. He placed the capital of the margravate definitively in Saluzzo.
He married Azalaïs of Montferrat
Azalaïs of Montferrat
Azalaïs of Montferrat was marchioness and regent of Saluzzo.-Biography:Azalaïs was one of at least three daughters of William V of Montferrat and his wife Judith of Babenberg...
before 1182, forming an alliance with one of the most powerful dynasties in northern Italy.
Manfred expanded the march and fought against the expansionism of the neighbouring counts of Savoy. After several minor skirmishes, the two principalities came to terms in 1213 and peace was established for the final two years of his life. Since his eldest son Boniface had predeceased him in 1212, he was succeeded by his grandson, Manfred III
Manfred III of Saluzzo
Manfred III was the third marquess of Saluzzo, from 1215 to his death. He was the son of Boniface of Saluzzo and Maria di Torres of Sassari . Since his father died in 1212, he succeeded his grandfather Manfred II as marquess on the latter's death in 1215. His paternal grandmother Azalaïs or...
, under the regency of Azalaïs. She had to pay tribute on behalf of young Manfred, and for the next century, Saluzzo was a vassal of Savoy.
Family
He had at least five children with her:- Agnes, married Comita III of TorresComita III of TorresComita III was the giudice of Logudoro, with its capital at Torres, from 1198 until 1218. He was the youngest of four sons of Barisone II of Torres and Preziosa de Orrubu...
- Boniface (the heir, who predeceased his father), married Maria, daughter of aforementioned Comita. They were the parents of Manfred II's successor, Manfredo III of Saluzzo
- Margaret, married Geoffrey de Salvaing
- (unnamed daughter), married Marquis William II of Ceva
- Thomas
He also fathered an illegitimate son, Bastardino.