A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Goli family of Italy.
Reg. 7121 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au chev. d'or; au chef d'azur. — Ou: D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en p. d'une croix recr. de gu.; au chef d'arg., ch. de trois croix recr. de gu.”
VeniceVenice, c. 1775
Where the Goli Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Goli arms are recorded
The Goli arms were recorded in Venice, c. 1775.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Goli 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 Venice.
Origin & History of the Goli Family in Italy
The Goli family name has deep roots tied to the vibrant social and commercial landscape of Venice during the late eighteenth century. By 1775, members of the family were well-established residents of the city, which served as a major crossroads for trade and culture between Europe and the East. During this period, Venice functioned as a hub for skilled artisans and merchants who helped maintain the city's status as a center of Mediterranean influence. The Goli family likely participated in the unique civic life of the Venetian Republic, navigating a society defined by its complex maritime laws and its dedication to the arts. As inhabitants of such a prestigious city, they were part of a tradition that valued both local heritage and the constant exchange of ideas brought in by ships from across the globe. Their presence in the city records from this era highlights their integration into a community that was transitioning through the final years of the Venetian Republic before the major political shifts of the nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guglielmo
Derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm meaning resolute protector.
This name
GoliA patronymic or diminutive form originating from the personal name Guglielmo.
also spelled
Gaulie
Gaul
Goli
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Venezia, Anagrafe di Venezia, Sezione di San Marco
Lane, Frederic C., Venice, A Maritime Republic, 1973
Ruggiero, Guido, The Renaissance in Italy: A Social and Cultural History of the Italian City-State, 2014
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
