RainierIII PrinceofMonaco Horoscope

RainierIII PrinceofMonaco

May 31, 1923

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Scorpio
Moon Sign

Taurus
Sun Sign

Taurus
Lagan

Events

Relationship : Marriage 18 April 1956 (Grace Kelly) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Death:Death of Mate 13 September 1982 (Wife had fatal car accident) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Health : Medical procedure 25 November 1998 (Double by-pass heart surgery) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Health : Medical diagnosis February 2004 (Coronary lesion) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Social : Institutionalized - prison, hospital February 2004 (Hospitalized) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Health : Medical diagnosis 7 March 2005 (Chest infection) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Social : Institutionalized - prison, hospital 7 March 2005 (Hospitalilzed for chest infection) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Death:Death by Disease 6 April 2005 at 06:35 AM in Monaco (Heart, kidney, breathing problems, age 81) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Biography

Monegasque royalty, ruler of the Monaco principality of 370 acres, which under the terms of the Treaty of 1918 with France, will fall under French rule if the royal family dies out. He ascended to the throne on 9 May 1949 and reigned until his death on 6 April 2005. His marriage with Grace Kelly on 18 April 1956 produced a son Albert (who succeeded him as Albert II), and two daughters, Caroline and Stephanie. His sons failure to marry and produce an heir prompted Rainier to change the law of succession to include Alberts nephews, thus ensuring the royal continuation. Prince Rainier was widowed on 14 September 1982 when his wife, Grace Kelly, had a fatal car accident. He never remarried. In February 2004, the Prince was hospitalized with a coronary lesion and a damaged blood vessel. Just the month before, he had spent three weeks for fatigue. In failing health, he was again hospitalized on 7 March 2005 for a bronchial-pulmonary infection. Two weeks later on 22 March 2005 he was admitted to the intensive care unit. The principality’s beloved monarch died in a Monaco hospital at age 81 on 6 April 2005 at 6:35 AM local time. His death was attributed to the heart, kidney and respiratory problems that had caused him to be hospitalized in the several weeks leading up to his death. He was credited with having good business sense, vision and leadership skills that led Monaco to develop from a tiny principality where gamblers could visit into a successful and wealthy place attractive to residents and tourists alike. He was succeeded by his only son, who became Prince Albert II. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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`` Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

Born: May 31, 1923 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Died: April 6, 2005 in Monaco

Reign

Rainier III reigned as the Sovereign Prince of Monaco from 1949 to 2005, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in European history. He ascended the throne upon the death of his grandfather, Prince Louis II.

Marriage and Family

Rainier III married American actress Grace Kelly in 1956. The wedding was a highly publicized event, captivating the world and transforming Monaco into a focal point for media attention. They had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert II (the current reigning Prince of Monaco), and Princess Stéphanie.

Economic and Social Reforms

Rainier III oversaw significant economic and social development in Monaco. He modernized the constitution, expanded the economy beyond its traditional reliance on tourism and gambling, and actively encouraged foreign investment. Construction projects and land reclamation transformed the landscape of the principality.

Cultural Contributions

A patron of the arts, Rainier III supported numerous cultural initiatives, including the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Monaco Ballet. He also established the Princess Grace Foundation in honor of his wife to support emerging artists.

Legacy

Rainier III is remembered for his long reign, his role in modernizing Monaco, and his marriage to Grace Kelly. He significantly shaped the identity and trajectory of the principality during the second half of the 20th century.

Note: While Rainier III was a significant public figure, detailed, readily available information about social media presence and specific projects during his reign is limited in comparison to more contemporary figures. Much of the historical record focuses on broader achievements and key events.

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