Francesco Grimaldi, called il Malizia was the Genoese leader of the Guelphs who captured the Rock of Monaco on the night of 8 January 1297. He was the son of Guglielmo Grimaldi by his wife Giacobina or Giacoba, a Genoese noble.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Prince of Monaco
- Citizenship
- Republic of Genoa
- Born
- 1201
- Died
- 1309
