Gattilusio

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The Gattilusio family was the ruling dynasty of the island of Lesbos from 1355 to 1462, when the last prince was strangled on the orders of Sultan Mehmed II. A junior branch of the family ruled Ainos until 1488. The family's origin was Genoese, the founder being a mercenary who assisted John V Palaeologus regain his throne and, as means of payment, received a princedom and the hand of the Emperor's sister, Maria Palaiologina.

[edit] Princes of Lesbos

[edit] Princes of Ainos

  • Niccolo of Ainos (1355-1409), younger brother of Francesco I.
  • Palamede of Ainos (1409-1455), younger brother of Jacopo and Dorino.
  • Dorino of Ainos (1455-1488), son of Palamede, ceded his rights to his brother-in-law.
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