Deste History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Deste family

The surname Deste was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. It was at war with Venice in 1471. It is a walled city and notable is the Church of S.Cristoforo. Knitted goods and shawls are made. This very distinguished family held seats in Ferrara, Padova and Modena as early as 972. Castle d'Este was begun at an early date. The Marchese d'Este was the first of the line.In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Deste family

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Deste Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Este, Estes, d'Estes, Destes and others.

Early Notables of the Deste family

Prominent among members of the family was Azzo X d'Este (1344-1415), an Italian condottiero, a member of the House of Este, Born into a cadet branch of the family, he contested the seigniory of Ferrara to the young Niccolò III, an illegitimate son of marquess Alberto d'Este who was under the protection of Pope Benedict IX and Venice, after a failed attempt to poison him, Azzo created a compagnia of mercenaries, with the supports of some Este vassals, invasions of the Ferrara territory was crushed by Azzo da Castello, and he retired to the Modenese, With help of Giovanni da Barbiano...
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