Italian castles and country seats . ding to Litta,in 1686 Fabrizio took the title of Marquis, and assumedthe name of Camillo, which all princes of the House ofMassimo, regardless of baptismal name, must assumewhen they come into the title. In 1733 FilippoCamillo entertained James III of England and theRoyal Family with festivities suitable to the rank ofsuch high personages. It is said of this prince of theHouse of Massimo that he lived in constant fear ofbeing run over, and consequently, would never walkupon the street; but by a contrary fate, on returninghome from the theatre, he was knocked
Italian castles and country seats . ding to Litta,in 1686 Fabrizio took the title of Marquis, and assumedthe name of Camillo, which all princes of the House ofMassimo, regardless of baptismal name, must assumewhen they come into the title. In 1733 FilippoCamillo entertained James III of England and theRoyal Family with festivities suitable to the rank ofsuch high personages. It is said of this prince of theHouse of Massimo that he lived in constant fear ofbeing run over, and consequently, would never walkupon the street; but by a contrary fate, on returninghome from the theatre, he was knocked down by the poleof a carriage as he was entering his house, and killed. Marchese Camillo Massimo in 1817 was the last ofthe Roman barons to renounce to the pontifical stateshis feudal rights and full jurisdiction over Arsoli. Atthis time Cristina, daughter of Prince Saverio ofSaxony, was married to Marchese Massimo, andnaturally, the town benefited by the frequent visits ofmany illustrious personages through this Royal con-[ 444 ]. *^^rx^-*^t-^^^f*^^^^^^^
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