Scotti Douglas di Vigoleno (Naples branch)

The documents collectively trace the history and prominence of the Scotti-Douglas family, a noble Italian lineage with ties to Piacenza, Turin, and Naples, spanning the 17th to 19th centuries:
Genealogical Record (Scotti-Douglas and Scotti-Gallarati): Details the family’s noble lineage in Piacenza and Turin, highlighting key figures like Federico Scotti-Douglas (died 1886) and their coat of arms (blue with silver bands and red roses). The Scotti-Douglas branch in Piacenza became extinct by 1886, while the Scotti-Gallarati in Turin descended from ancient families in Monferrato and Piacenza.

Diploma from Charles III (1801): A formal diploma issued by Charles III of Bourbon, Duke of Parma, appoints Count Luigi Douglas Scotti as Commander of the Royal Order of San Lodovico. It reflects Luigi’s military service to the King of Sicily and the family’s Bourbon connections.

Coat of Arms (Guglielmo Scotti): The heraldic emblem of Count Guglielmo Scotti of San Giorgio and Rezzanello features a quartered shield with stars, a mountain, and a heart, supported by a medieval figure and a knight. Mottoes like “LOCK SICKER” and “DO OR DIE” reflect the family’s Scottish Douglas heritage.

Ecclesiastical and Military Appointments: Lists Scotti family members’ roles, such as Michele Scotti (Prelate Domestic, 1832) and Luciano Curterelli-Scotti (Brigadier in the Two Sicilies). It highlights their service in the Papal States, the Two Sicilies, and Austrian forces, with honors like the Order of the Austrian Iron Crown.

Giuseppe Scotti’s History: Chronicles Giuseppe Scotti, son of Marquis Filippo, who served under Charles III in Naples, becoming a Count and Knight of the Order of Charles III. His son Luigi, also a Knight of the same order, was a Captain of the Guard in the Two Sicilies, with descendants marrying into noble families like the Altieri.

Together, these documents illustrate the Scotti-Douglas family’s noble status, military and ecclesiastical contributions, and alliances with the Bourbon dynasty, particularly in Naples and Parma, across centuries.