| House of Filicaia | |
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| Country | Holy Roman Empire, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Italy, Portugal, Brasil, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 786 as Tebaldi della Vitella |
| Founder | Ajone |
| Titles | |
| Cadet branches | - Geddes da Filicaia
- Pucci da Filicaia - Nardi Dei da Filicaia Dotti |
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The Da Filicaja family is the name of a noble Tuscan family,[1] of ancient Roman origins, from Pontassieve (province of Florence, Italy). Its most famous member is the late-17th-century poet Vincenzo da Filicaja, best remembered for his patriotic poems, particularly those celebrating the liberation of Vienna from the Ottoman Empire in 1683. His work earned him the admiration of various European rulers, and he was supported by Christina, the ex-Queen of Sweden. Filicaia held high positions in Tuscany, serving as governor of Volterra and Pisa, and was later appointed senator by the Grand Duke Cosimo III.
The Filicaia family ruled over a fief located in the Chianti region, corresponding to the current municipalities of Montaione, Gambassi, and Cerreto Guidi as counts, marquises, and barons and, eventually, as princely counts.[2]
The family has deep historical roots, with the Palazzo Da Filicaja[3] in Florence being one of their notable estates. The Filicaja coat of arms and other historical landmarks associated with the family are still visible in places like Volterra.
The Filicaia name continues to carry historical significance in Italy, associated with literary and political contributions during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
- ^ "FAMIGLIE NOBILI ITALIANE" (PDF). collegio-araldico.it. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ Salvestrini, Rino. "I da Filicaia" (PDF). montaione.net. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ "Repertorio delle Architetture Civili di Firenze - Palazzo Geddes da Filicaia". palazzospinelli.org. Retrieved 2024-09-25.