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A collection of historical and genalogical records

Heraldic Symbols
Scotti-Douglas Coat of Arms: Blue with two silver bands and red roses, symbolizing nobility and loyalty.

Guglielmo Scotti’s Coat of Arms: Features a unicorn, fleur-de-lis, stars, and mottoes like “OR DIE,” reflecting the family’s noble status and Scottish ties.

Notable Achievements
Military Service: Luigi Douglas Scotti and Giuseppe Scotti served as high-ranking officers in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, earning honors like the Order of Charles III.

Ecclesiastical Roles: Michele Scotti held significant positions in the Catholic Church, including Delegate Apostolic of Perugia (1832).

Noble Titles: The family held titles such as Counts of Vigoleno and San Giorgio, with residences in Piacenza, Naples, and Turin.

Bourbon Connections: Multiple family members received honors from Charles III of Bourbon, including the Royal Order of San Lodovico (1801).

Legacy
The Scotti-Douglas family’s legacy spans centuries, marked by their noble titles, military and ecclesiastical contributions, and alliances with the Bourbon dynasty. Their history is documented in the "Libro d’Oro della Nobiltà Italiana," confirming their enduring status in Italian aristocracy into the 20th century.

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Comment by Vittorio Villa 8 hours ago
Luigi Scotti Douglas (†1880), Count of Vigoleno
├── Alfonso (1849-1910), Count of Vigoleno = Celestina Leoncilli
│ ├── Gustavo (1874-1929), Count of Vigoleno = Laura Zucchi
│ │ ├── Ranuzio (1903-1969), Count of Vigoleno = Angelo di Frisco (m. 1939)
│ │ │ ├── Laura (b. 1940) = Giacomo Orso (m. 1966)
│ │ │ └── Maria Eugenia (b. 1942) = Giacomo Villa (m. 1967)
│ │ │ ├── Ranieri Villa (b. 1972)
│ │ │ │ ├── Alessia Villa (b. 2009)
│ │ │ │ └── Federica Villa (b. 2011)
│ │ │ └── Vittorio Villa (b. 1974)
│ │ │ ├── Giacomo Villa (b. 2006)
│ │ │ ├── Ginevra Villa (b. 2008)
│ │ │ └── Maria Vittoria Villa (b. 2012)
│ │ ├── Alzira (b. 1905)
│ │ └── Gian Carlo (1912-1968), Count of Vigoleno = Rosa Cavagliano (m. 1947)
│ │ └── Marco (b. 1952), Count of Vigoleno
│ └── Eduardo (1876-1952), Count of Vigoleno = Emma Ghini (†1946)
│ ├── Anita = Eliseo Conti
│ └── Alfonso (b. 1910), Count of Vigoleno = Elisa Cavagliano
│ ├── Luigi, Count of Vigoleno
│ └── Marino, Count of Vigoleno
└── Federico (†1892), Count of Vigoleno
└── Luigi (1875-1957), Count of Vigoleno = Maria Brunialti
├── Federico (b. 1905), Count of Vigoleno = Maria Francesca Passalacqua
│ ├── Fulco (b. 1938), Count of Vigoleno = Alessandra Gonnelli
│ │ ├── Alberto (b. 1965), Count of Vigoleno
│ │ └── Ippolita (b. 1969)
│ ├── Fabio (b. 1939), Count of Vigoleno = Franca Soldini
│ │ ├── Fabrizia (b. 1963)
│ │ └── Federica (b. 1969)
│ └── Fiorella (b. 1950) = Mario Celi
├── Attilio (b. 1906), Count of Vigoleno = Iole Ghio
│ ├── Caterina (b. 1943)
│ └── Paola (b. 1947)
├── Maria Luisa (b. 1909) = Pacifico Caprini
└── Anna (b. 1911) = Ermes Vintani (m. 1938)

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