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Carlo Scotti; Of the branch of Sarmato.

During the historic Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571, the noble Scotti family (also linked to the Douglas Scotti lineage) of Piacenza played a prominent role.

Carlo Scotti commanded a Genoese galley as part of the Christian Holy League fleet led by Don John of Austria. He successfully engaged the Ottoman navy, aiding in the decisive victory that shattered Turkish maritime dominance in the Mediterranean.

Today, the historic legacy of the Scotti participation in the battle is still preserved:Castello di Rivalta:
Located in Gazzola, Italy, this castle houses the original three flags and banners that flew on the Scotti family galleys during the conflict.

Family


He was the son of Paolo Antonio Scotti Douglas, Conte di Sarmato and Emilia Rangon and brother of Paola Emilio Scotti

Onofrio Scotti was another prominent member of the lineage who took part in the conflict in support of the Duke of Parma.

Timeline


In 1551, Carlo Scotti fought in the war of Parma with 500 infantry.
In 1553, He faced the Medici and Imperials in the war of Siena.
In 1565, he went to the defense of Malta against the Turks. He is commanded by a colonel of infantrymen.
At about this time, he was at the service of the Duke of Parma and Piacenza Ottavio Farnese.
In October 1571, Alessandro Farnese follows against the Turks. Carlo Scotti participates in the battle of Lepanto aboard a Genoese galley of which he has command.
The Duke of Parma Ottavio Farnese used him as ambassador to the King of France Henry III, former King of Poland. He is in the king's retinue when he returns to France.
He died at the beginning of the January 1582

Quotes


• "One of the most honoured cavaglieri of the Court." DE' CRESCENZI.

See also:
  •   Douglas Scotti of Sarmato
  •   Douglas family in Italy portal
  •   Condottieri di ventura
  •   Battle of Lepanto

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