A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Avogadro family of Italy.
Reg. 0126 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la fleur-de-lis de gu.”
ItalyBergamo, c. 1775
Where the Avogadro Arms Were Recorded
Bergamo
Map of Italy showing where the Avogadro arms are recorded
The Avogadro arms were recorded in Bergamo, 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 Avogadro 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 Avogadro Family in Italy
The Avogadro family name is rooted in the medieval Italian title *avvocato*, which translates to advocate or legal representative. During the Middle Ages, this name was often given to families who served as protectors or legal defenders of church properties and local institutions. By the late 18th century, the family had established a significant presence in the city of Bergamo. They were known for their involvement in local administration and their intellectual contributions to the region. As members of the professional class, they moved through the social circles of northern Italy and eventually produced notable figures in science and law. Their history reflects the broader transition of Italian families from local legal protectors to influential members of the academic and political elite.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Advocatus
A person called upon to plead a cause or provide legal defense.
This name
AvogadroAn occupational surname for a legal representative, advocate, or a protector of rights.
also spelled
Avogadre
Avogad
Avogadroo
Related arms
Aguerrarecorded with Avogadro, same area
Albanirecorded with Avogadro, same area
Averoldarecorded with Avogadro, same area
Barattierirecorded with Avogadro, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Manno, Antonio. Il patriziato subalpino. 1895
State Archives of Turin, Archivio di Stato di Torino, Sezioni Riunite, Famiglie
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
