Adorno family

Adorno
Coat of arms of the Adorno family
Current region Italy
Place of origin Republic of Genoa
Founded12th century
FounderAdorno
TitlesDoge of Genoa
MottoIuncti et Fortes
Omnia Praetereunt
Adurnus Utroque Paratus
Cadet branches
  • Botta Adorno

The Adorno family was a noble family of the Republic of Genoa, with the branches of Botta in Milan, several of whom were Doges of the republic.
The family is considered one of the most influential in the history of the republic.[1]

The elder branch was extinct in 1634, and the titles, fiefdoms and surname were inherited by the Botta family of Milan, which has since been called Botta Adorno. The Botta family has been attested since 1298, with the progenitor Simone Botta, a citizen of Cremona. The Botta Adorno became extinct in 1882.

They were generally rivals of the Fregoso family. Both families rose to power in the late 14th century.

  1. ^ "Adorno Family | ruling family of Genoa". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-07-23.