Thomas II (Italian: Tommaso del Vasto) (died 1357) was margrave of Saluzzo from 1336 to his death. He succeeded his father, Frederick I. // May 28 - Peter I becomes King of Portugal after the death of his father, Alfonso IV. July 9 - Charles Bridge in Prague is founded King David II of Scotland is released by the English in return for a ransom. ... The Marquisate of Saluzzo (in light green) in the context of late 15th century Italy. ... Events End of the Kemmu restoration and beginning of the Muromachi period in Japan. ...

His mother Margarete de La Tour du Pin, a daughter of Humbert I de La Tour du Pin, Dauphin de Viennois.

His succession was disputed by his uncle Manfred. The ensuing war was part of the wider Guelf-Ghibelline conflict. Thomas, who had married a Visconti, was a Gibelline and Manfred a Guelf with the support of King Robert of Naples. Robert therefore, to reduce Ghibelline (and Visconti) power in the north, advanced on Saluzzo and besieged it. He succeeded in taking it and sacking it, setting the city on fire and imprisoning Thomas, who had to pay a ransom. The whole dramatic event is recorded by Silvio Pellico. Manfred V was marquess of Saluzzo from 1330 and 1332, and later usurper from 1341-1342. ... The Guelphs and Ghibellines were factions supporting, respectively, the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire in Italy during the 12th century and 13th century. ... The Guelphs and Ghibellines were factions supporting, respectively, the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire in Italy during the 12th century and 13th century. ... Visconti was a noble family that ruled Milan during the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance period. ... Robert of Anjou, known as Robert the Wise (Italian: Roberto il Saggio, 1277 - 20 January 1343) was King of Naples from 1309 to 1343. ... Silvio Pellico (born June 24, 1788 in Saluzzo (Piedmont); died January 31, 1854) was an Italian dramatist. ...

Thomas was eventually succeeded by his son Frederick.

Marriage and children

Thomas married Ricciarda Visconti. She was a daughter of Galeazzo I Visconti, Lord of Milan and Beatrice d'Este. Beatrice was a daughter of Obizzo II d'Este by either his first wife Giacoma Fieschi or his second wife Constanza della Scala. They had eleven children: Visconti was a noble family that ruled Milan during the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance period. ... 19th century fantasy portrait of Galeazzo I Visconti. ... The following is a list of rulers of Milan from the 13th century to 1859. ... For Tolkiens fictional character, see Estë To know more about the city, see Este The House of Este is a European princely dynasty. ... Obizzo II dEste (c. ...

• Frederick II of Saluzzo.
• Galeazzo of Saluzzo (b. 1332).. Considered to have died young.
• Azonne of Saluzzo (c. 1336 - 1426). Lord of Monasterolo, Oncino, Paesana, Crissolo, Sanfront and Castellar.
• Eustacchio of Saluzzo (d. 1405). Count of Cervinasco and Monesiglio, Lord of San Pietro Monterosso, Montemale and Prasleves.
• Luchino of Saluzzo. Squire to the Counts of Savoy, possibly illegitimate.
• Constanzo of Saluzzo.
• Giacomo of Saluzzo.
• Luchina of Saluzzo. Married Giovanni Beccaria.
• Beatrice of Saluzzo. Married Antoni Falletto, Lord of Villafaletto.
• Pentesilea of Saluzzo. Married Ludovico of Chiesa.
• Anna of Saluzzo. A nun.

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External links

• A listing of his descendants