Background
Raffaele was born at Genoa from an aristocratic family, he was a senator of the Kingdom of Sardinia and had the title of from 18 September 1838 at the behest of Pope Gregory XVI.
Raffaele was born at Genoa from an aristocratic family, he was a senator of the Kingdom of Sardinia and had the title of from 18 September 1838 at the behest of Pope Gregory XVI.
The title was recognized by King Charles Albert of Sardinia on 18 July 1843, he was also created Prince of Lucedio. Raffaele made his economic fortune in Paris, where he live most of the time. His biographical profile as a politician and patron is traced in the memorial service made to the Senate on 27 December 1876.