Lanza

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Lanza


Alias: Lancia

Blazon: quarterly,  1 and 4  sable, a lion rampant or, crowned or, the tongue gules (for Lanza);  2 and 3 fusely argent and azure (for Bavaria)

Origins: Bavaria

Seat: Palermo

Notable people: 

  • Galvano: Held the lands of Butera, S. Filippo, and Paternò under the Swabian (Hohenstaufen) dynasty.

  • Federico: Served as Viceroy of Sicily under King Manfred.

  • Manfredi: Royal and principal Castellan and Stratigò of Messina (Governor/Military Chief) in 1256; likely the Capitano Giustiziere (Captain of Justice) of Malta and Gozo in 1283.

  • Corrado: Knight, Grand Chancellor, and Master Justiciar of the Kingdom of Sicily under King Frederick II; Baron of Longi and Castania.

  • Pietro: Held the lands of Delia, Naro, Sabuci, and Caltanissetta; the chronicler Caruso notes he was granted the title of Count of Caltanissetta by King Frederick II.

  • Manfredi: Knight and Majordomo to the Infante William, Duke of Athens; held Sinagra and Spaccaforno.

  • Manfredi (II): Served as a Giurato (Juryman/City Magistrate) of Randazzo in 1488.

  • Blasco: Baron of Longi; Judge of the Grand Court of the Kingdom (1507), Deputy of the Kingdom (1508, 1514), and Vicar General in Sicily. Through his first wife, he held the territory of Trabia, which was elevated to a noble fief in 1509–1510, making him the founder of the Lanza di Trabia branch.

  • Cesare: Baron of Trabia and Mussomeli; Pretor of Palermo (multiple terms between 1549–1566) and Governor of the Noble Company of the "Bianchi." He was granted the title of Count of Mussomeli in 1563–1564.

  • Francesco: From the Barons of Ficarra; Captain of Justice of Palermo (1561–62) and Pretor of the same city (1581–82).

  • Girolamo: Baron of Brolo and Ficarra; Captain of Justice of Palermo (1567–68).

  • Pietro: Baron of Mojo.

  • Cesare and Bernardo: Enrolled in the nobility of Messina.

  • Ottavio: Count of Mussomeli, Vicar General, and Captain of Arms of the Kingdom of Sicily; granted the title of Prince of Trabia in 1601.

  • Francesco: Baron of Ficarra; Senator of Palermo (1618–20).

  • Lorenzo: Baron of Rigiulfo by right of his wife, Elisabetta Barresi.

  • Ottavio Lanza e Barresi: Prince of Trabia, Deputy of the Kingdom, and Vicar General in Sciacca (1647). Through his wife, he became Duke of Camastra, Count of Sommatino, and Baron of Dammisa.

  • Giuseppe Lanza e Lucchese: Duke of Camastra and Knight of the Order of Alcantara. He held several high military and civil posts: Pretor of Palermo, Vicar General in Catania, Master of the Field, and General of Artillery. He acquired the titles Prince of Santo Stefano di Mistretta and Prince of Castelferrato through his two marriages.

  • Giacomo: Of the Princes of Trabia, granted the title of Prince in 1677 and served as Captain of Justice of Palermo (1686–87).

  • Giuseppe Maria Lanza e Filingeri: Granted the title of Baron in 1704.

  • Ignazio: Prince of Trabia and S. Stefano; Aulic Councillor to Emperor Charles VI, Gentleman of the Chamber, and Pretor of Palermo (1738–39).

  • Giuseppe: Prince of Trabia; Governor of the Monte di Pietà of Palermo, Captain of Justice, Perpetual Master Notary of the Grand Court, and Knight of the Order of St. Januarius.

  • Corrado: Of the Barons of Longi; Baron of the "Supplementi" of Trapani, Sciacca, and Mazzara; Senator of Palermo.

  • Pietro: Prince of Trabia; Senator and Captain of Justice of Palermo, Secretary of State for War, and Grand Equerry (Master of the Horse) to the King in 1801.

  • Salvatore: Prince Lanza; Senator of Palermo (1781–82).

  • Ignazio (II): Prince of Trabia; Senator and Mayor of the Senate in 1782.

  • Antonino-Ignazio: Of the Dukes of Brolo; admitted to the Mastra Nobile (Noble Registry) of Syracuse in 1793.

  • Giuseppe Lanza e Branciforte: Prince of Trabia; Governor of the Noble Company of Peace (1801). Married Stefania Branciforte, heiress to the Principality of Scordia.

  • Michele: Baron of Marcatobianco; Senator of Palermo (1806–07); petitioned for the title of Marquis in 1814.

  • Francesco: Noble Juryman of Syracuse (1807–08).

  • Ignazio Lanza e Branciforte: Married the heiress of the Prince of Mirto and was authorised in 1830 to use the titles of Prince of Mirto and Count of S. Marco, founding the Lanza di Mirto branch.

  • Pietro Lanza e Branciforte: Prince of Scordia; distinguished patriot and man of letters, Pretor of Palermo (1835).

  • Michele Lanza e Lucchese Palli: Baron of Marcatobianco; received a formal certificate of nobility from the Senate of Palermo in 1844.

  • Francesco Paolo: Of the Princes of Trabia; granted the title of Count in 1855.

  • Francesco Lanza-Spinelli: Prince of Trabia and Senator of the Kingdom. Father of Pietro (Member of Parliament and Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs) and Niccolò (created Prince of Deliella in 1895).

  • Giuseppe Lanza e Mantegna: Created Count in 1898; Knight of the Order of Malta.

  • Ottavio Lanza e Galeotti: Created Duke in 1905; Knight of the Order of Malta.


Titles: 
  • Prince of Trabia
  • Prince of Scordia 
  • Prince of Scalea
  • Prince of Buonfornello
  • Prince of Castelferrato 
  • Prince of S. Domenica
  • Prince of Mirto
  • Prince of Malvagna 
  • Prince of Sabuci
  • Prince of Ventimiglia 
  • Prince of Deliella
  • Prince of Pietraperzia
  • Prince of Campofiorito
  • Duke of Vizzini 
  • Duke of Camastra
  • Duke of Brolo
  • Duke of S. Lucia
  • Duke of Branciforte
  • Marquess of Barrafranca
  • Marquess of S. Elia
  • Marquess of Ficarra
  • Marquess of Militello
  • Marquess of Misuraca
  • Marquess della Ginestra
  • Count of Caltanissetta
  • Count of Mussomeli 
  • Count of Sommatino
  • Count of Mazzarino
  • Count of Raccuia
  • Baron of Ficarra
  • Baron of the Biviere di Lentini
  • Baron of Bonfalà
  • Baron of Burgio Mancino
  • Baron of Carancino
  • Baron of Belvedere
  • Baron of Casalgiordano
  • Baron of Casalnovo
  • Baron of Cassibile
  • Baron of Castania
  • Baron of Dorilli
  • Baron of Ferla
  • Baron of Fessima 
  • Baron of Fontana Murata
  • Baron of Frascino
  • Baron of Galati
  • Baron of Giarratana
  • Baron of Imbrici
  • Baron of Longarino
  • Baron of Longi
  • Baron of Mojo
  • Baron of Nadore
  • Baron of Piraino
  • Baron of Riddidini
  • Baron of Rigiulfo
  • Baron of San Bartolomeo
  • Baron of S. Martino
  • Baron of Valcorrente
  • Baron of Valguarnera Radali
  • Baron of Verbumcaudo
  • Baron of Xireni
  • Lord of Dammisa
  • Lord of Occhialà
  • Lord of Santa Maria di Niscemi

Bibliography: Mango 1912, s.v. 'Lanza'

The Lanza family traces its lineage back to the Dukes of Bavaria and was also related to the Swabian house through Bianca Lanza, wife of Emperor Frederick, King of Sicily. Over centuries, they amassed vast holdings, including the principalities of Buonfornello, Castelferrato, and Trabia, along with numerous duchies, marquisates, and baronies. The family branched into various lines, notably the Dukes of Brolo and the Princes of Trabia, from which further branches, such as the Princes of Lanza and Mirto, emerged.

Throughout history, many Lanza family members distinguished themselves in civil and military virtues, holding significant offices and titles. Notable figures include Galvano, who held lands under the Swabians; Federico, who served as Viceroy in Sicily under King Manfred; and Corrado, a knight and Grand Chancellor under King Frederick II. Pietro Lanza obtained the title of Count of Caltanissetta, and Blasco Lanza, Baron of Longi, was a judge of the Grand Court of the Kingdom in the early 16th century, becoming the progenitor of the Lanza di Trabia branch. Cesare Lanza, Baron of Trabia and Mussomeli, served multiple terms as Praetor of Palermo and was granted the title of Count of Mussomeli.

The family continued to hold prominent positions and acquire new titles. Ottavio Lanza, Count of Mussomeli, became Prince of Trabia in the early 17th century. Giuseppe Lanza and Lucchese, Duke of Camastra, held various high military and civil posts and brought additional princely titles through his marriages. Later, Ignazio, Prince of Trabia, served as an aulic counsellor to Emperor Charles VI and held judicial and political offices in Palermo. The family's influence extended into the 19th and 20th centuries, with members like Pietro Lanza and Branciforte, Prince of Scordia, recognised as a patriot and man of letters, and Francesco Lanza-Spinelli, a Senator of the Kingdom. Also of note a Monsignor Gaspare Lancia, Archbishop of Monreale, and Pietro Lanza a Galeoti, member of Parliament, Knight Commander of the Order of SS. Maurice and Lazarus, Knight of Malta, and holder of numerous esteemed titles.

 
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