Obituary of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

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Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi (born May 31, 1923 in ) was a royalty who was best known for ruling the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years, making him one of the longest-ruling monarchs in European history. Prince Rainier died on April 6, 2005 and his death was because of a lung infection. He died at age 81.

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Rainier III, Prince of Monaco Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Grimaldi, Rainier
    • Common Name: Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Monaco
    • Birth Date: May 31, 1923
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rainer Grimaldi
    • Occupation: Royalty
    • Active Years: 1949-2005
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 billion
    • Nationality: Monegasques
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Rainier's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi
    • Father: Prince Pierre, Duke of Valentinois (1895-1964)
    • Mother: Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois (1998-1977)
    • Sister(s):
      • Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy (1920-2011)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • Albert II, Prince of Monaco
    • Daughter(s):
      • Princess Stéphanie of Monaco
      • Caroline, Princess of Hanover
      • Nữ thân vương Stéphanie xứ Monaco

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 06 2005 at age 81
  • Place: Centre Cardio-Thoracique De Monaco, Monaco
  • Cause of Death: Infection (lung)
  • Interment: Buried on April 15, 2005 at the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate

Category Tags:

RoyaltyMonegasques Born on May 31st Born in 1923 Died in 2005 Died at age 81 Died from Infection

Quotable Quotes:

"Nobody puts Baby in a corner."

"Rainier Grimaldi lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of love, leadership, and grace that continues to inspire and guide those who knew and admired him. (V)"

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