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This is the first page of our family listing in the Libri D’Oro,  ( The Book of Gold  ). It is a

manuscript written some time in the 1700s, and is a compendium of the noble families

of Siena where our family had its origins. We are also listed in eleven other books of nobility.

 

The two Coats of Arms shown, and three others, are explained in my book, and later on this site.

 

The Italian text reads “ This family is originally from Massa Maremma * ( today known as

Massa Marittima). They are buried at the church of St Augustin “ (other sources indicate

that we are also buried at the Durmo [ Cathedral ] .  Both churches are in Siena. )

 

The next headings is “Residents”, and the text says “The first resident was Nino di Deo

and in 1360 he was made a Councilor of the Republic of Siena. Meo di Nino ( Nino’s

son ) was Capitano di Popolo ( General in charge of the army ) in 1356 and 1357 “.

This listing goes on for three pages.

 

·        Massa Maremma was in the sphere of influence of Siena and was conquered by them in

the thirteenth century. It was the custom then to bring talented people to Siena and in

time reward them with Sienese citizenship.