Don Giovanni, the eldest son of the Count of Montorio, was married to Violante de Cardona, sister of the Count Aliffe.

Paul invested him with the Duchy of Palliano, which he wrested from Marc Antonio Colonna.

Don Carlo, the second son, who had passed his life as a soldier, entered the Sacred College; and Don Antonio, the third, was created Marquis of Montebello.

The cardinal, as prime minister, assumed the reins of government in Rome.

The Duke of Palliano disposed of the Papal soldiery.