Number 21

Instigator of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Prince Albert I, also called “the scientific prince”, travelled widely over the seas to advance the oceanographic knowledge. But his works also led to discover, for instance, anaphylaxy, in the medical field. (full text in French)

The power of issuing money was one of the best ways to affirm a state’s sovereignty. The princes of Monaco were convinced of this idea in 1612. Throughout the 17th century, they issued money for the prestige and wealth, but also in order to increase the international recognition. (full text in French)

Pierre Gobert was a painter from Paris we don’t know much about. However, he was chosen by Prince Jacques I to paint his wife Louise-Hyppolite and their children’s portraits, that is to say around ten canvas. Through an analysis of his paintings, this article introduces us to the world of the greatest. (full text in French)

This article is the second part of a study, the first part of which was published in the issue n° 19 of Annales monégasques. It deals with the actions of Prince Honoré III during the French Revolution troubles that affected Monaco. (full text in French)

Prince Louis I was a strong defender and passionate about the France’s greatness, which was represented by his own godfather Louis XIV. That is the reason why he was considered as a right-hand man to manage the awkward political situation that France was facing in the very end of the 17th century. Has he been up to the situation? (full text in French)

Honoré II was the first prince of Monaco. He gave his country a new identity and an international status. This article refers to the events’ and attitudes’ history and gives more details regarding the political, religious and social aspects raised by Prince Honoré II. (full text in French)

The family of princes of Monaco came from Genoa. In this city, the “albergue” refered to a house composed of many families who bore the name of their common ancestors. This explains the existing links between the Grimaldis who emigrated to Monaco, Bueil, Cagnes-Antibes and Châteauneuf. Did those people get along well despite their different interests? (full text in French)