- Giovanni Torlonia, 1st Prince di Civitella-Cesi
Giovanni Torlonia (1755–1829) was an Italian noble of the
Torlonia family.In exchange for the administration of the Vatican finances with the blessing of the Pope, Giovanni Torlonia was created in 1794 Duke of
Bracciano and Count ofPisciarelli ; in 1803 Marquis ofRomavecchia eTurrita ; and 1st Prince of Civitella Cesi (Princeps Romanus); he was created a Patrizio Romano in 1809 (with Papal confirmation of that honor onJanuary 19 1813 ) and Duke ofPoli eGuadagnolo in 1820, among other titles. He was the builder of the Villa Torlonia inRome , as well as other Torlonia villas.
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