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Claudia, a granddaughter of John, happened to have no brothers to ensure the succession. Following the succession rule, she therefore married (1465) her cousin Lambert Grimaldi of Antibes, which legitimately kept her dynasty on the throne. A younger son of the Grimaldi branch of Antibes, Lambert became lord of Monaco at a time of deep uncertainty. He was a noteworthy ruler who handled diplomacy and the sword with equal talent. Lambert bravely established the independence of Monaco, receiving widespread admiration to the point where his favorite expression, "Deo juvante" ("With God's help"), became a motto for many Grimaldis. The union proved to be a happy marriage. Politically, however, it was not an easy situation for Lambert, who had immediately to defend Monaco and nearby Menton from the tip of his sword. Taking advantage of the extinction of the first branch of Monaco, intrigues and coup attempts emerged against him. With the help of his brothers of Antibes — who rushed to Monaco's help as often as needed — Lambert repelled all attempts to destabilize or conquer Monaco. Graceful, Monaco always kept its doors open to the Grimaldi of Antibes.
he created an official motto to guide them. And it reflected a modesty flowing from sincere religious beliefs. Over 500 years later Monaco's official motto of the House of Grimaldi is Deo Juvante — «With God's help».
Claudia, a granddaughter of John, happened to have no brothers to ensure the succession. Following the succession rule, she therefore married (1465) her cousin Lambert Grimaldi of Antibes, which legitimately kept her dynasty on the throne. A younger son of the Grimaldi branch of Antibes, Lambert became lord of Monaco at a time of deep uncertainty. He was a noteworthy ruler who handled diplomacy and the sword with equal talent. Lambert bravely established the independence of Monaco, receiving widespread admiration to the point where his favorite expression, "Deo juvante" ("With God's help"), became a motto for many Grimaldis. The union proved to be a happy marriage. Politically, however, it was not an easy situation for Lambert, who had immediately to defend Monaco and nearby Menton from the tip of his sword. Taking advantage of the extinction of the first branch of Monaco, intrigues and coup attempts emerged against him. With the help of his brothers of Antibes — who rushed to Monaco's help as often as needed — Lambert repelled all attempts to destabilize or conquer Monaco. Graceful, Monaco always kept its doors open to the Grimaldi of Antibes.
he created an official motto to guide them. And it reflected a modesty flowing from sincere religious beliefs. Over 500 years later Monaco's official motto of the House of Grimaldi is Deo Juvante — «With God's help».
