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This document provides a historical narrative detailing the lineage and notable achievements of Giuseppe Scotti, a member of the Scotti family, focusing on his connections to prominent figures and his role within the nobility of the 18th and 19th centuries. The text connects Giuseppe to the broader Scotti-Douglas family history previously documented, emphasizing familial ties, marriages, and military honors under the Bourbon rulers.
Detailed Description
Giuseppe Scotti’s Lineage and Titles:
Giuseppe is identified as another son of Marquis Filippo Scotti, who held significant roles in the service of both Prince Charles III (Carlo III) in Naples and Prince Ferdinand of the House of Austria in Tuscany. Filippo’s service highlights the family’s loyalty to the Bourbon and Habsburg dynasties.

Giuseppe himself served under King Charles III in Naples, where he was granted the title of Count and Knight of the Order of Charles III, a prestigious honor bestowed by the Spanish Bourbon monarch. This title underscores Giuseppe’s noble status and his contributions to the Neapolitan court.

Marriages and Family Connections:
Giuseppe married Isabella Paulucci di Pisa, a noblewoman whose family held influence in Pisa. They had a son, Ranuzio, who married a member of the Marchese Alberto di Vigoleno family. This union further solidified the Scotti family’s ties to other noble houses in the region.

Giuseppe’s son, Luigi, also achieved prominence, becoming a Count and Knight of the Order of Charles III in Naples. Luigi married Carolina di Ferdinando Giuseppe e Federico, linking the Scotti family to another noble lineage with Bourbon affiliations.

Luigi had two daughters, Enrichetta and Rosina, who married into noble families: Enrichetta wed Vincenzo Ancova Altieri Fratelli, and Rosina married Luigi, a member of the same Altieri family. These marriages strengthened the Scotti family’s aristocratic network.

Luigi’s Military and Noble Roles:
Luigi, Giuseppe’s son, distinguished himself as a Captain of the Guard of the King of the Two Sicilies, a significant military position under the Bourbon rulers. He was also a Knight of the Order of Charles III, continuing the family tradition of receiving this honor.

The document notes Luigi’s marriage to a member of the del Reggimento delle Guardie del Re delle Due Sicilie (Regiment of the Guards of the King of the Two Sicilies), further emphasizing his military and noble standing.

Historical Context
Bourbon Connections: The document repeatedly mentions Charles III and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, reflecting the Scotti family’s deep ties to the Bourbon dynasty, as seen in earlier documents like the diploma issued by Charles III in 1801. Charles III ruled Naples and Sicily (later the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies) from 1734 to 1759 before becoming King of Spain, and his legacy continued to influence the region through his successors.

Order of Charles III: This Spanish order, established in 1771 by Charles III, was awarded to individuals for exceptional service to the crown. Its conferment on Giuseppe and Luigi Scotti highlights their loyalty and contributions to the Bourbon monarchy, likely in military or administrative capacities.

Marriages and Alliances: The strategic marriages into families like the Paulucci, Vigoleno, and Altieri clans illustrate the Scotti family’s efforts to maintain and expand their influence within the Italian nobility during a period of political instability, including the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent Bourbon restoration.