In exchange for the administration of finances of the Holy See  with the blessing of the Pope, Giovanni Torlonia was created in 1794 Duke of Bracciano and Count of Pisciarelli; in 1803 Marquis of Romavecchia and Turrita; and 1st Prince of Civitella Cesi (Princeps Romanus); in 1809 he was created a Roman Patrician (with Papal confirmation of that honor on January 19, 1813) and in 1820 became Duke of Poli and Guadagnolo, with other titles.
As a result of managing the Holy See's finances with papal approval, Giovanni Torlonia was granted noble status in 1794 as Duke of Bracciano and Count of Pisciarelli; he later became Marquis of Romavecchia and Turrita in 1803, Roman Patrician in 1809 (with confirmation from the Pope on January 19, 1813), and Duke of Poli and Guadagnolo in 1820, accumulating additional titles.