Princes of Civitella-Cesi


Prince of Civitella-Cesi is an Italian title of nobility granted to Giovanni Torlonia of the Torlonia family.
In exchange for the administration of finances of the Holy See with the blessing of the Pope, Giovanni Torlonia was created in 1794 a noble of the Holy Roman Empire, he bought in 1803 from the Odescalchi family the titles of Duke of Bracciano and Count of Pisciarelli ; in 1809 Pope Pius VII made him Marquis of Romavecchia and Turrita, and 1st Prince of Civitella Cesi ; in 1809 he was created also a Roman Patrician and in 1820 became Duke of Poli and Guadagnolo, with other titles. He was the builder of the Villa Torlonia in Rome.

Princes of Civitella-Cesi