A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Alighieri family of Italy.
Reg. 2956 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti d'or et de sa.; à la fasce d'arg., br. sur le parti. - Armes mod.: D'azur au demi-vol d'arg.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Alighieri Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Alighieri arms are recorded
The Alighieri arms were recorded in Florence, c. 1775.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Alighieri arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Alighieri Family in Italy
The Alighieri family name is deeply rooted in the history of Florence, Italy, where the lineage gained prominence long before the eighteenth century. The name itself is believed to have originated from the family of Cacciaguida, a knight who lived during the twelfth century and was the great-great-grandfather of the famous poet Dante Alighieri. The family name was derived from the name Aldighiero, which was a common personal name among their ancestors. Over several generations, the family became influential figures in Florentine political and social life. While records confirm their continued presence in the city by 1775, their historical significance was already firmly established through their long-standing connection to the intellectual and civic development of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aldigiero
A Germanic compound meaning old or noble spear.
This name
AlighieriDerived from a personal name signifying a noble or ancient warrior.
also spelled
Alighyery
Alighiere
Aligieri
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alighieri, Dante. La Divina Commedia. 1320
Boccaccio, Giovanni. Trattatello in laude di Dante. 1351
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Carte Strozziane, serie V
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
