Description
Information about the family history and the coat of arms
Family history
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Family history Duca de Colonna
Duke of Colonna
The project title „Duca de Colonna“ refers to the Roman house of Colonna, although this was not a uniform historical title of the entire family. The first securely documented member is Pietro de Columna, who held possessions southeast of Rome around 1100. The name derived from the town of Colonna in the Albanian mountains. Soon the family became one of the most influential families in Rome.
In the Middle Ages, the Colonna family was in fierce competition with the Orsini family. Their castles in Palestrina, Paliano, and the Campagna provided them with a strong foundation, while family members rose to prominence as cardinals, military leaders, and senators. The conflict with Pope Boniface VIII led to the destruction of Palestrina in 1297, but the family regained its influence. Cardinal Oddone Colonna was elected Pope Martin V in 1417 and ended the Great Schism of the Western Church with his election. His return made Rome once again the central focus of the Papacy.
In the 16th century, Marcantonio II. Colonna acquired special fame. As a papal commander, he took part in the naval battle of Lepanto in 1571. His ceremonial entry into Rome was later immortalized in the magnificent gallery of the Palazzo Colonna. Further titles included the title of Prince of Paliano or Duke of Tagliacozzo; this explains the aristocratic elegance of the project title.
Over the centuries, the Colonna family combined politics with the promotion of the arts. Their Roman palace grew from medieval buildings into one of the most impressive private residences in the city. Paintings, archives, and family rooms were carefully preserved.
The Colonna House still stands today. Its history spans from fortified hilltop towns, a papal council and naval victories to an art collection that brings the family heritage to life in a friendly and visible way.
Sources: Galleria Colonna, Municipality of Colonna, Treccani, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Wikipedia
Coat of arms & Heraldry
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Family coat of arms Duca de Colonna
The coat of arms of the Roman house of Colonna.
In red is a silver column with a golden foot and a golden capital, crowned by a golden antique crown.
The House of Colonna is one of the important Roman noble families and held several ducal and princely titles.
Sources: Armorials of the Italian families, Colonna, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive, Galleria Colonna
Overview of your title package
What the title of nobility contains
Discover the fascination of historical noble titles. With each appointment, you receive a first-class package that perfectly combines tradition, personal recognition, and stylish representation:
Your certificate
Authentic design with a historic flair: For each region, we create a certificate of appointment in the distinctive, country-specific style – complete with the appropriate coat of arms of your chosen title.
Share this special moment: Upon request, you will receive a free partner certificate and certificates for your children, so that the whole family can participate in the tradition.
Your own coat of arms
Each title comes with the corresponding historical coat of arms, which you receive as a high-resolution file. You can use it completely freely in private and professional contexts – whether on letterhead, business cards, or seals.
The Companion Book
The book „My Title“ takes you in detail into the multifaceted world of your new aristocratic title and offers valuable practical tips for everyday life, stylish guidance, and background information on history.
Our accessories
Golden ID Card
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Gold coins
Fine gold and silver-plated medallions combine coats of arms, names and titles in a glossy, unique design.
Emblem stamp
The self-inking stamp quickly, cleanly and precisely transfers your personal emblem onto letterhead paper.
My own wine
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Wappen Gläser
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Precision pliers
The elegant embossing pliers embellishes letterheads or documents with a tactile, colourless relief embossing.
Honorary membership
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