BORROMEO, FAMILY. - The family originates from Vitaliano Vitaliani of Padua, who took the surname of his wife Margherita, a native of S. Miniato. He was a banker and, having become very wealthy, received in 1445 the title of count of Arona and of ducal councillor.

The eldest branch came to die out with St. Charles (1538-84) and with Federico (1535-62), created general of the Holy Church by his uncle Pius IV. The house was continued by their uncle Giulio Cesare, who was the father of the famous Cardinal Federico, and of Renato (d. 1608). The latter's nephew, also named Renato (1618-1685), through his marriage to the very wealthy Giulia Arese, replenished the family patrimony and added the surname of the Arese to that of B. for the firstborn.

The family was honored by distinguished personages, illustrious kinships and several cardinals.

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BIBL.: P. Litta, Le famiglie celebri ital., II, Milan 1875; F. M. Galli, I B., una famiglia samminatese nei suoi rapporti con la storia, S. Miniato 1922.

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