Originally it was created in 1527, during Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor's reign as King of Naples in recognition of the work done by Charles de Lannoy as Viceroy of Naples.
Originally it was created in 1529, during Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor's reign as King of Naples for Philip de Lannoy, Prince of Sulmona. This was given in recognition of the work done by his father Charles de Lannoy as Viceroy of Naples.