House of Vedoys

The House of Vedoys is one of the most influential noble families in Montessano, and has held the throne since 1682 (118 years), before which it ruled in unison with the House of Vasconseilos from 1509-1609 (100 years), until the House of Vasconseilos was dissolved and absorbed by the House of Vedoys in 1678.

The rise to power of the House of Vedoys is greatly due to the elevation of Besançon to a duchy in the year  1371 by King Félix Delannoy, a reward for constructing one of the most efficient ports in the kingdom.