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Language of the text: English
Nobility: Nobles
Nobles in:Italy (Sicily)
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Ancient and illustrious noble Sicilian family, with residences in Messina, Catania, and Palermo, that has worldwide spread, over the centuries. One of the first known figures in their history is Didaco Sgroi from Messina. After studying civil and canon law, in 1629, he entered the ecclesiastical state by joining the Order of Friars Minor Capuchins, where he distinguished himself in theology and preaching. In 1656, he was elected provincial definitor. He passed away in 1673. Later records mention Don Domenico Sgroi, a master notary of the Kingdom's deputation flourishing in the late 17th century, and Don Francesco Sgroi, a distinguished Sicilian jurist of the 18th century. It is important to note that the prefix "Don" was a title of honor, used to address individuals of high social standing—wise, affluent, mature, and powerful, both lay and religious. Over time, the Sgroi family carved out an increasingly prominent role in the legal professions. In more recent history, we recall: Domenico Sgroi, procurator of the King in Messina and later in Palermo, flourishing in 1870; Sante Sgroi, undersecretary at the Messina Prefecture, flourishing ...
When you buy a heraldic document a new accurate analysis of the heraldic research will be performed by an expert heraldist and the document will be written in Italian or English.
The coat of arms will be checked and, if necessary, redesigned in strict compliance with the heraldic rules by our experts.
BlazonSgroi
1. Crest of family: Sgroi
Language of the text: Italiano
Azure, issuing from sinister a sinister arm embowed, vested gules, hand proper, grasping a stab or; on the dexter canton a sun in his glory of the same.
Coat of arms of family Sgroi. Source: drawing of the coat of arms found in the manuscript "Conte Edgardo Mattei, collezione rara di stemma gentilizi Italiani esistente in Roma Archivio Conte Pasini". A certified copy curated by the Istituto Araldico Blasone Italiano, Bologna.
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