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Early Origins of the Strozzi family

The surname Strozzi was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. 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, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Strozzi family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strozzi research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1619 and 1677 are included under the topic Early Strozzi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strozzi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strollo, Strozzi, Strozzo, Strosso, Strello and others.

Early Notables of the Strozzi family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Barbara Strozzi (also called Barbara Valle) (1619-1677), born in Venice, an Italian Baroque singer and composer

Migration of the Strozzi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Domine Strollo, who settled in Arkansas in 1918.



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