A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buonarroti family of Italy.
Reg. 1494 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'azur à trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu. en chef; à deux cotices d'or, br. sur le tout; au chef d'or, ch. d'un tourteau d'azur, surch. de trois fleurs-de-lis mal-ordonnées d'or.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Buonarroti arms are recorded
The Buonarroti 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 Buonarroti 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 Buonarroti Family in Italy
The Buonarroti family has deep roots in the city of Florence, where they established themselves as prominent citizens long before the eighteenth century. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Italian words "buono" and "arroto," which together suggest a meaning related to someone who is well-added or perhaps a person of good standing. By the time the family was well-documented in the late 1700s, they had already spent generations contributing to the political and cultural life of the Tuscan region. They were known for their involvement in local governance and their dedication to preserving the history of their famous ancestors. This commitment to their lineage helped the family maintain a respected social status throughout the turbulent history of Florence. Their presence in the city during 1775 reflects a long-standing tradition of civic duty that defined their identity for centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Buono
Derived from the Latin word bonus meaning good or virtuous.
This name
BuonarrotiRefers to a person of good or noble character, often implying a virtuous descendant.
also spelled
Buonarroti
Bonarroti
Buonarrotti
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Ackerman, James S., The Architecture of Michelangelo, 1961
Bull, George, Michelangelo: A Biography, 1995
Archivio Buonarroti, Carteggio di Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1965-1983
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
