Lorenzo Onofrio Colonna, 8th Prince of Paliano

He was the 8th Duke and Prince of Paliano and hereditary Grand Constable of the Kingdom of Naples.

[1] She was the first love of Louis XIV whose desire to marry her caused his mother, Anne of Austria, and Maria's uncle intense concern.

"[2] He and his wife became great patrons of the arts, and exercised influence in the cultural and political spheres of Rome and Italy.

Many artists such as Nicolò Minato and Francesco Cavalli dedicated works to the Colonnas.

After the birth of their third son, relations between Colonna and his wife deteriorated for multiple reasons, including his infidelities and her fears of further childbirth.