D’Avalos Family Marquis of Vasto

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.…

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Sforza Family ( Dukes of Milan )

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…

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Colonna Family

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The beginning of the Colonna Family goes back to the late 800's to the Counts of Toscolo.  This link will take you to that tree.  Toscolo. This link will take…

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Hernando Cortes My 13th Great Grandfather

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Join Italian Roots and Genealogy on Facebook My relationship Hernando Cortes's relation to you: Direct ancestor (15 generations) Here's how: 1. Nicholas Victor Sorrentino is your father 2. Maria Luigia…

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