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TheAlberti family was a major political and noble family inFlorence, allies of theMedicis, with trading agencies across Europe.
The Alberti originated from the castle of Catenaia inValdarnoCasentinese, whence the presence of two chains (Italian:catena) in their coat of arms. They became established in Florence during the 13th century with judge Rustico Alberti and divided into different lines, who owned several houses and towers near the modernPonte alle Grazie. Due to theirGuelph allegiance, they were exiled after theBattle of Montaperti, but returned afterManfred of Sicily's defeat in thebattle of Benevento (1266). They subsequently sided for the Black Guelph faction, and established a flourishing trade company with agencies atBologna,Genoa,Venice,Barcelona,Paris,Ghent,Brussels,Bruges andLondon, as well as inSyria andGreece.
In 1378, the Alberti were again banned for their support of theCiompi revolt. Some of them were admitted in theVenetian nobility late in the century. Returned to Florence, in the 15th century they were first allied to theMedici against theAlbizzi.
Main members of the period include
The family's importance decreased after the creation of theGrand Duchy of Tuscany in the 16th century. The mainlineage died during theVictorian Era, and their lands passed on to in-laws. After numerous legal battles, the blood-related Alberti branch of the family recovered several properties.
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