Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Known for Acting

Born

May 31, 1923

Died

April 6, 2005 (81 years old)

Place of Birth

Monaco, Monaco

Also Known As

Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand GrimaldiRainier IIIPrince RainierRainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de GrimaldiHis Serene Highness Prince Rainier of MonacoHSH Prince Rainier of MonacoRainier III de MonacoFürst Rainier von MonacoHRH Prince Rainier of Monaco

Biography

Rainier III was the Prince of Monaco from 1949 to his death in 2005. Though internationally known for his marriage to American actress Grace Kelly, he was also responsible for reforms to Monaco's constitution and for expanding the principality's economy from its traditional casino gambling base to its current tax haven role.