De Piro

Giovanni Pio, was created Baron of Budach in 1716 by Grand Master Perellos and Marquis de Piro in the Kingdom of Castile by King Philip V of Spain in 1742.

Giovanni Pio established the family’s fortunes through a combination of judicious investments and financial management, and an advantageous marriage to Anna Antonia Gourgion.

He was predeceased by his son, and was succeeded in his titles by his grandson Vincenzo (1736-1799), Procurator of the Inquisition and Colonel Commandant of the Royal Sicilian Regiment, who married Maria Testaferrata Abela.

Another of Alessandro and Orsola’s sons is Servant of God Monsignor Giuseppe de Piro, founder of the Missionary Society of St Paul.

Giuseppe Lorenzo, 6th Marquis de Piro (born 1858) was educated at Stonyhurst College, Chamberlain to Pope Leo XIII, ADC to the Governor of Malta.