Prince of Sulmona


Prince of Sulmona is a noble title of Italian origin. The title derives its name from Sulmona, a town in Abruzzo.
It was originally granted in 1526 with Grandeeship of Spain, during the reign of Charles V, [Holy Roman Emperor] as King of Naples, in recognition of the work done by Charles de Lannoy as Viceroy of Naples. The princely line of the House of Lannoy died out in 1604.

History

The title was recreated in 1610 for Pope Paul V's nephew Marcantonio Borghese by King Philip III of Spain, in his capacity as king of Naples. King Philip III sold the principality and the town of Sulmona to the Borghese Family, and the title still remains in this family. After the unification of Italy, the title was recognized by the new Kingdom of Italy.

House of Lannoy, 1526–1604