Albero di Bartolomeo Scotti Douglas di Vigoleno

Family Tree of David Scotti Douglas di Vigoleno
The Scotti Douglas di Vigoleno family is a noble Italian lineage with claimed Scottish origins, centered in Piacenza and later Naples. The name "David Scotti Douglas" appears in the provided document "douglas scotti vigoleno.pdf" as two distinct figures: David "il Vecchio" (died 997) and David Iuniore (13th century). Since the query does not specify which David is intended, I will outline the family tree for both, focusing on their roles and descendants within the broader Scotti Douglas di Vigoleno lineage. The tree is constructed based on the document and prior discussions.
David "il Vecchio" (d. 997)
Role and Context: David "il Vecchio" is an early figure in the Scotti Douglas lineage, noted in the document as having made a will on 6 November 997. His existence predates the formal adoption of the Scotti Douglas name in 1414, suggesting he was part of the early Scotti family in Piacenza, before the Scottish connection was officially recognized.
Marriage: Married E. Paleologa, indicating a possible connection to the Paleologus family, which could imply Byzantine or noble Italian ties.
Position in the Family Tree: David "il Vecchio" appears after earlier figures like Sholto Douglas (767), Ugo, Guglielmo (8th century), and S. Donato (d. 868), who built the Chiesa di S. Brigida in Piacenza. He is a direct ancestor of later generations but is not explicitly linked to specific children in the document.
Descendants Leading to David Iuniore
Leonardo, Pietro, Tadone I (fl. 1017): Tadone I was a Vicar Imperial in Ravenna.
Giovanni, Bradamante, Briseide.
Tadone II (fl. 1044): Imperial Judge in Ravenna and other cities, co-managed the S. Brigida monastery with his father Reginaldo.
Guido Scotti (fl. 1194) and Manfredo de’ Scotti (fl. 1162): Early notable members.
S. Fulco ex Gente Scota (1164–1216): Canon Regular, Bishop of Piacenza (1210), and Pavia (1216).
David Iuniore (13th Century)
Role and Context: David Iuniore is a pivotal figure in the Scotti Douglas di Vigoleno lineage, appearing in the document as the progenitor of several branches, including the Vigoleno line. His era aligns with the family's growing prominence in Piacenza.
Siblings:
Guido.
Oberto (d. 1232).
Children:
Lanfranco (fl. 1222).
Giovanni: Founder of the Vigoleno, Sarmato, and Fombio lordships, made a will on 9 December 1273, married Mabilia.
Descendants:
Pietro II (fl. 1303, d. 1340): Captain of Piacenza.
Pietro (fl. 1404): First conte di Vigoleno, married M. Cavalcabò.
Caterina (d. 1462): Invested with the title of Douglas by Emperor Sigismund in 1414, alongside her brother Pietro.
Bartolomeo: Married Eleonora Rossi di San Secondo.
Francesco Maria: Married L. Sanvitali.
Cesare Maria: Parish priest of Carpanto.
Ruffino: Founder of the Mamago, Castel Bosco, S. Giorgio, and Rezanello branches.
Rolando: Founder of the Passano branch.
Rinaldo: Founder of the Gravago and Varsi branches.
Continuation of the Vigoleno Branch
The Vigoleno branch, stemming from Giovanni (son of David Iuniore), continues through several generations:
Pietro (fl. 1404) to Bartolomeo, leading to the Neapolitan branch in the 17th century with Giuseppe Scotti Douglas (b. 1667).
Luigi Scotti Douglas (1796–1880): General in the Kingdom of Two Sicilies, conte di Vigoleno.
Federico Scotti Douglas (1836–1892):
Luigi Scotti Douglas (1875–1957):
Federico Scotti Douglas (1905–1976):
Fulco Scotti Douglas (1938–1997):
Alberto Scotti Douglas (b. 1965):
Falco (b. 1998) and Leone (b. 2000).
Alfonso Scotti Douglas (1849–1910):
Gustavo Scotti Douglas (1874–1929):
Ranunzio Scotti Douglas (1903–1969):
Maria Eugenia Scotti Douglas (b. 1942): Married Giacomo Villa.
Ranieri Villa.
Vittorio Villa Scotti Douglas: Added Scotti Douglas via decree.
Key Points
David "il Vecchio" (d. 997): An early ancestor, part of the pre-Scotti Douglas phase in Piacenza, linking the family to its foundational Italian roots.
David Iuniore (13th Century): A key figure whose descendants establ