THE ROMAN NOBILITY.
» DEATH OF THE HEAD OF THE COIONNA FAMILY. The death took place on January 29 of Prince Mark Anthony Colonna, head of tha famous old Roman family. He held the highest dignity at tho Vatican Court—Assistant to tho Throne, a hereditary title conferred on the heads nf the two oldest princely families of Colonna and Orsini. I'riricu Cidoirna leavos two brother.", both of whom am Itnliau Senators, a position which is incompatible wilh the holding of a Vnliiian dignity. It is possible, that to preserve Iho family Iradilioin one will re: ign his senatorial rank and siiccwd In his brother's position. Such a change would not bo unprecedented; indeed, (he deceased I'rince until 1891 was n fjcuHcitinn-iii-Wnitiug to tho Dowaifor Queoa when tint irte I'riac*M of PlfxlmonW
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1389, 15 March 1912, Page 3
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130THE ROMAN NOBILITY. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1389, 15 March 1912, Page 3
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