Carafa Family

The roots of this family is very complicated and the beginning of the family actually goes back to Caracciolo roots.  To Gregorio Caracciolo and Maria Pignatelli.  

This link takes you to the first line — Carafa Antiche

The first notable figure is my 19th great grandfather Bartolomeo(Naples 7-12-1362), Patrizio Napoletano, Vicerè of the Basilicata in 1302,
Master Ostiario of the Reign of Sicily in 1309, Manservant, Advisor and Royal Chamberlain in 1309,
Vicerè and General Captain of the Abruzzo in 1309, Rational Master of the Great court in 1343;
Married  Mabilia, daughter of Andrew Signore di Montefalcione

His son Tomasso Patrizio Napoletano, Capitano dell’Aquila founded this branch Carafa Della Stadera

Tomasso’s grandson Antonio, my 16th GG was the next prominent figureI dictate “Malice” (* shutters 1373 10-10-1437), Patrizio Napoletano; Justice of Land of Bari in 1400, Royal Chamberlain buys Mercurio’s land in 1400, Gentleman of Pescolanciano, Boccalino and Vignali with the hamlets of Cupili and Casacellola in 1410, in 1410, Castellano di Torre del Greco of 8-6-1420 as pawn for a loan done to the Queen of Naples, ambassador in Aragona in 1420, had the income of 800 onze on the trades of the Reign of Sicily with Privilege of 6-8-1420; celebrated Neapolitan diplomat, was a partisan and favourite of King Alfonso V. Spouse Caterina Farafalla.

Antonio’s grandson Fabrizio, began this line, Dukes of Andria

His daughter Crisostoma then married Prince Marino Caracciolo who are my 12th great grandparents.

To see all the lines click here — Carafa

The Carafa line had 16 Cardinals and one Pope — Paul IV

The full story can be read here — Carafa Strada