Ruffo di Calabria family


The Ruffo di Calabria family is one of the longest-standing noble families in Italy. It was already one of the seven most important houses of the Kingdom of Naples; their notable members include Rembrandt's patron Antonio Ruffo, the flying ace Fulco Ruffo di Calabria and his daughter Paola Ruffo di Calabria, queen-consort of Albert II of Belgium.

Origins

Byzantine hypothesis

Norman hypothesis

Counts of Montalto and Corigliano

Counts of Sinopoli and Princes of Scilla

Minor branches

Castles, palaces and villas