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Ruffo Family History

Post author:Bob
Post published:December 26, 2022
Post category:Ruffo

Ruffo Castle in Scilla( above ) My 26th RUFFO Great Grandfather was Gervasio Ruffo. He was the Gentleman of Mizzilicar and Cabucas to King Ruggero II of Sicily in 1141.…

The Borgia Family

Post author:Bob
Post published:December 20, 2022
Post category:Biography / Carafa

The traceable beginning of the Borgia family ( Borja in Spain )goes back to Rodrigo de Borja who was born in Borja, Zaragoza Spain around 1349. A branch of the…

Caracciolo Family History

Post author:Bob
Post published:November 11, 2022
Post category:Caracciolo

The Caracciolo di Torchiarolo are a side branch of the Caracciolo di Avellino. The progenitor of the Torchiarolos was the second son of the fifth prince of Avellino, Ambrogio (1699-1748), who…

D’Avalos Family Marquis of Vasto

Post author:Bob
Post published:August 17, 2022
Post category:Biography / D'Avalos

While not an Italian name, D'Avalos are connected with Aragona's that ruled Spain and Naples in the mid 1500's. Francesca D'Avalos married into the Caracciolo family in the early 1600's.…

Sforza Family ( Dukes of Milan )

Post author:Bob
Post published:August 13, 2022
Post category:Biography / Sforza

The Sforza family was one of the most powerful families in and around Milan for about 100 years from 1450 to 1535. The line was founded by Muzio Attendolo around…