House of Accolti
The Accolti family is an Italian noble family of Tuscan origin, appearing in Arezzo around 1300. Members of the family held significant ecclesiastical positions, were famous for their learning and became prominent in the 15th and 16th century literature.[1]
Coat of arms of the Accolti family
Notable members
- Benedetto Accolti the Elder (1415–1466)[1]
- Benedetto Accolti the Younger (1497–1549), Italian cardinal, son of Michele Accolti, nephew of Pietro Accolti
- Francesco Accolti (c. 1416-c. 1488)[1]
- Pietro Accolti (1455–1532)
- Bernardo Accolti (1465-c. 1536) [1]
Citations
References
- Garzanti, Aldo (1974) [1972]. Enciclopedia Garzanti della letteratura (in Italian). Milan: Garzanti. p. 3.
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