Alessandro Ruspoli, 9th Prince of Cerveteri
| Alessandro Ruspoli | |
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| Tenure | 1989–2005 |
| Predecessor | Prince Francesco Ruspoli |
| Successor | Prince Francesco Ruspoli |
| Born | 9 December 1924 Rome, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 11 January 2005 (aged 80) Rome, Italy |
| Spouse | Francesca dei Baroni Blanc
(m. 1947; div. 1953)Nancy de Girard de Charbonnières
(m. 1964; div. 1974)Theresa Patricia Genest
(m. 1993) |
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| House | Ruspoli |
| Father | Prince Francesco Ruspoli |
| Mother | Countess Claudia Matarazzo |
Alessandro "Dado" Ruspoli, 9th Prince of Cerveteri (Italian pronunciation: [alesˈsandro ˈdaːdo ˈruspoli]; 9 December 1924 – 11 January 2005) was an occasional actor and legendary figure of Rome's dolce vita era in the 1950s and '60s. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and charismatic personality, he was the 9th Prince of Cerveteri, 9th Marquess of Riano, 14th Count of Vignanello and Prince of the Roman Papal States. Dado was famous for his flamboyant walks along Via Veneto, often with a parrot perched on his shoulder, and served as inspiration for Federico Fellini's iconic film "La Dolce Vita." Dado descends from a brother of Cardinal Bartolomeo Ruspoli.