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FitzGerald (other)
The FitzGerald dynasty is a Hiberno-Norman noble and aristocratic dynasty, originally of Cambro-Normans, Cambro-Norman and Anglo-Normans, Anglo-Norman origin. They have been Peerage of Ireland, peers of Ireland since at least the 13th century, and are described in the Annals of the Four Masters as having become "more Irish than the Irish themselves" or Gaels, due to assimilation with the native Gaelic aristocratic and popular culture. The dynasty has also been referred to as the Geraldines and Ireland's largest landowners. They achieved power through colonisation and the conquest of large swathes of Irish territory by the sons and grandsons of Gerald de Windsor (c. 1075 – 1135). Gerald de Windsor (Gerald de Windsor, Gerald FitzWalter) was the first Castellan of Pembroke Castle in Wales, and became the male progenitor of the FitzMaurice and FitzGerald Dynasty ("fitz", from the Anglo-Norman language, Anglo-Norman ''fils'' indicating "sons of" Gerald). His father, English feuda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gherardini Family
The Gherardini family of Montagliari (or Florence) was one of the most prominent historical Italian nobility, Italian noble families from Tuscany, Italy. Through the Amideis, the family was of Roman people, Roman descent. Between the 9th and 14th centuries, they played an important role in Tuscany. Its influence was also felt in the Veneto and Emilia-Romagna, Emilia regions between the 16th and 18th centuries, and during the Italian Risorgimento as well as in today's Italian politics and economy. The family's restless and fighting nature has aroused the curiosity of many historians of the Middle Ages. Originating from feudal tradition, it was one of the History of Florence, founding families of the Republic of Florence.See the most recent studies carried out by Enrico Faini (University of Firenze): Enrico Faini, "Uomini e famiglie nella Firenze consolare", Firenze 2009, p. 23 The family took part in Florence's political life between 1100 and 1300. In 1300, they were exiled fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
