console, Arte della Seta (Arte di Por S. Maria) (consul, Silk Guild)
One of six consuls governing the Silk Guild, elected for four-month terms beginning in January, May, or September. The guild included goldsmiths. Consuls were drawn from three purses (<i>borse</i>): for <i>setaiuoli</i> (silk manufacturers), <i>ritagliatori</i> (cloth retailers), and <i>fondaci</i> (warehouse-keepers and goldsmiths).
Online Tratte Code: 25
Major Guild
1277
console, Arte della Seta (Arte di Por S. Maria) (consul, Silk Guild)
One of six consuls governing the Silk Guild, elected for four-month terms beginning in January, May, or September. The guild included goldsmiths. Consuls were drawn from three purses (<i>borse</i>): for <i>setaiuoli</i> (silk manufacturers), <i>ritagliatori</i> (cloth retailers), and <i>fondaci</i> (warehouse-keepers and goldsmiths).
Online Tratte Code: 25
Major Guild
1283
console, Arte della Seta (Arte di Por S. Maria) (consul, Silk Guild)
One of six consuls governing the Silk Guild, elected for four-month terms beginning in January, May, or September. The guild included goldsmiths. Consuls were drawn from three purses (<i>borse</i>): for <i>setaiuoli</i> (silk manufacturers), <i>ritagliatori</i> (cloth retailers), and <i>fondaci</i> (warehouse-keepers and goldsmiths).
Online Tratte Code: 25
Major Guild
1289
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
Online Tratte Code: 8
Tre Maggiori
October 15th, 1290
console, Arte della Seta (Arte di Por S. Maria) (consul, Silk Guild)
One of six consuls governing the Silk Guild, elected for four-month terms beginning in January, May, or September. The guild included goldsmiths. Consuls were drawn from three purses (<i>borse</i>): for <i>setaiuoli</i> (silk manufacturers), <i>ritagliatori</i> (cloth retailers), and <i>fondaci</i> (warehouse-keepers and goldsmiths).
Online Tratte Code: 25
Major Guild
1292
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
Online Tratte Code: 8
Tre Maggiori
April 15th, 1293
Gonfaloniere di Giustizia (Standard-bearer of Justice)
Established in 1293, the Standard-bearer of Justice was the highest-ranking magistrate in the Signoria. Like all officers in the Tre Maggiori, he had to be a guild member in good standing but could be elected from any <i>sestiere</i> or quarter.
Online Tratte Code: 1
Tre Maggiori
October 15th, 1295
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
Online Tratte Code: 8
Tre Maggiori
June 15th, 1302
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
Online Tratte Code: 8
Tre Maggiori
October 15th, 1304
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
Online Tratte Code: 8
Tre Maggiori
August 15th, 1307
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
Online Tratte Code: 8
Tre Maggiori
February 15th, 1311
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
Online Tratte Code: 8
Tre Maggiori
December 15th, 1313
priore (prior)
Together with the <i>gonfaloniere di giustizia</i> the priors constituted the Signoria, Florence's principal executive magistracy. Legislation was initiated by the Signoria in consultation with the two advisory colleges (<i>collegi</i>). Their number changed over time but was established at eight after 1343, with two representatives per quarter. The officeholders, collectively known as <i>signori</i>, were assisted by a notary (<i>notaio della Signoria</i>). Serving in the priorate was the highest honor a family could achieve in Republican Florence.
individual has matriculated, joined, or been named to this group, including one who has joined a monastery, friary, or convent as a member or third order
