Sozzini family

Italian in origin, the family's name was formerly spelled Socini, Sozini or Sozzini.

While resident in Bellinzona in 1551, the family received a confirmation of nobility from the Holy Roman Emperor.

Benedetto's descendants rose to great prominence as wealthy merchants in Basel.

[4] The latter was a grand-grandfather of Abel Seyler, one of the preeminent theatre principals of 18th century Europe.

[4][5][6]The coat of arms, a black lion ramping in a white field, with a red ball close to the uplifted claw, is known since the early 14th century when it was used by the notary Ser Mino Sozzi (died 1340).

Memorial for Lelio Sozini and Fausto Sozzini in the Sozini Palace in Siena.
Coat of arms