Monarchy of Monaco authority in the courts and tribunals which render justice in his or her name. Pursuant to Article 16 of the 1962 Constitution, the Sovereign Prince confers orders, titles and other distinctions (see Awards and decorations of Monaco) as the "fons honorum" of the Principality of Monaco. The Prince is styled "His Serene Highness". Although used only formally, the Prince also bears several other hereditary titles, some of which are occasionally bestowed on his relatives or their spouses. Some of these titles have merged with the Crown of Monaco as a result of the Grimaldi family's acquisition of various fiefs; they
Dynasty of Isin Dynasty of Isin The Dynasty of Isin refers to the final ruling dynasty listed on the "Sumerian King List" ("SKL"). The dynasty was situated within the ancient city of Isin (today known as the archaeological site of Ishan al-Bahriyat). It is believed to have "fl." "c." 1953—1717 BCE according to the short chronology timeline of the ancient Near East. It was preceded on the "SKL" by the Third Dynasty of Ur. The Dynasty of Isin was later succeeded by the First Dynasty of Babylon. Ishbi-Erra ("fl." "c." 1953—1920 BCE by the short chronology) was the founder of the Dynasty of