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Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
(Prince of Monaco from 1949 to 2005)
Birthdate: May 31, 1923
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Monaco
Died: April 6, 2005
Rainier III was the Prince of Monaco for almost 56 years, during which he oversaw the transformation of Monaco's economy from a casino gambling base to a tax haven and cultural destination. He implemented substantial reforms to Monaco's constitution to limit sovereign rule powers. Rainier's marriage to American film star Grace Kelly garnered global media attention. His professional legacy includes significant contributions to Monaco's economic development and governance reforms, leaving a lasting impact on the principality.