Pitigliano line Orsini family

gerolama orsini, pier luigi s wife.

the outstanding member of pitigliano line niccolò, 1 of major condottiere of time. son ludovico (died january 27, 1534) , nephew enrico (died 1528) participated in italian wars @ service of both france , spain, changing side typical ease of italian military leaders of time. 2 of ludovico s daughters married relevant figures: geronima pier luigi farnese, illegitimate son of pope paul iii , marzia gian giacomo medici of marignano, important general of spanish army.

the line started decay after loss of nola ludovico, forced accept sienese suzerainty on pitigliano. under son giovan francesco (died may 8, 1567) county entered orbit of grand duke of tuscany. later, attempt of alessandro (died february 9, 1604) obtain title of monterotondo thwarted pope gregory xiii. son giannantonio (march 25, 1569 – 1613) sold pitigliano tuscany, in exchange marquisate of monte san savino.

the line became extinct in 1640 death of alessandro.