Thomas I of Saluzzo
Template:Short description Template:Infobox nobility 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.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". He succeeded his father Manfred III. He was also the grandson of Amadeus IV, Count of Savoy.Script error: No such module "Footnotes".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Biography
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.
Marriage and issue
He married Luisa of Ceva. They had:
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