Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Conte di Spinola
Count of Spinola
Die Spinola gehören zu den großen Familien Genuas. Ihre Geschichte ist seit dem Hochmittelalter eng mit der aufstrebenden Seerepublik verbunden. Bereits zu Beginn des 12. Jahrhunderts erscheint Guido Spinola mehrfach als Konsul. In einer Stadt, deren Schiffe bis in den östlichen Mittelmeerraum fuhren, verband die Familie politischen Einfluss mit Handel, Diplomatie und seemännischem Unternehmungsgeist.
In the 13th century, the Spinola often held the leadership of the Ghibelline party, which supported the Emperor. Together with the Doria, they sometimes dominated the government of Genoa, while rivalries with other powerful houses were part of the everyday life of the Republic. From the widely dispersed lineage emerged lines in San Luca and Luccoli, as well as possessions outside Liguria. Individual branches received the titles of count, margrave, and prince; „Conte di Spinola“ is therefore to be understood as a general project name, not as a uniform title for the entire family.
Zu den bekanntesten Angehörigen zählt Ambrogio Spinola. Der 1569 geborene Feldherr trat in spanische Dienste und wurde durch die Einnahme von Breda 1625 europaweit berühmt. Velázquez hielt die Übergabe der Stadt in seinem Gemälde „Die Übergabe von Breda“ fest und gab dem militärischen Erfolg ein unerwartet menschliches Gesicht. Andere Spinola wirkten als Kardinäle, Admirale, Diplomaten und Kunstsammler.
Auch die Paläste der Familie erzählen ihre Geschichte. Der Palazzo Spinola in Genua bewahrt Möbel, Gemälde und die Atmosphäre einer großen städtischen Residenz. Franco und Paolo Spinola schenkten das Haus samt Sammlungen 1958 dem italienischen Staat; daraus entstand die heutige Nationalgalerie.
Die Familie besteht in mehreren Zweigen fort. Ihr Name verbindet mittelalterliche Ratsversammlungen, weite Seerouten, barocke Kunst und moderne Kulturpflege – ein bemerkenswert lebendiges Kapitel genuesischer Geschichte.
Sources: Fondazione Spinola, Musei Nazionali di Genova, Ministero della Cultura, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Wikipedia
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Conte di Spinola
Das Stammwappen des genuesischen Hauses Spinola.
In Gold ein dreireihig von Silber und Rot geschachter Balken, darüber ein roter, aufrechter Fasszapfen.
Die Spinola gehörten zu den bedeutendsten genuesischen Adelsfamilien und führten zahlreiche gräfliche und fürstliche Titel.
Sources: Armoriale delle famiglie italiane, Spinola, House of Spinola
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
Crafted from premium aluminum in business card format, the gold ID Card makes your title look stylish and mobile.
Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
Choose fine red or white wine with an elegant, personalized label for a stylish look.
Wappen Gläser
The masterfully engraved wine glasses display their coat of arms, name and title in stunning brilliance.
Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
Membership of the Noble Society Institute enriches your title with another dimension of exclusive representation. Validated by a magnificent certificate in your name, with no ongoing fees or obligations.
