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"The personal title of Marchese del Fiddien granted to Salvatore Mallia Tabone in 1785 and later extended in 1793 by a limited rescript "
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The Maltese Title of Fiddien data
(*) Notes at the bottom of the page.
Last Update: 15-11-2011.
Pietro Mallia, married to Giovanna N, with issue.
1. Sebastiano Mallia, married 1554 to Betta Ciappara, with issue.
1.1. Notary Mario Mallia - See Below.
1.2. Giacomo Mallia, married to Agostina N, with issue.
1.2.1. Maria Mallia, married 1632 Qormi to Marino Debono.
2. Vincenzo Mallia, married with issue.
2.1. Enziona Mallia, married 1600 Tarxiem to Leonardo Gatto.
3. Giovanni Mallia, with issue.
3.1. Salvatore Mallia, married 1613 Birkirkara to Marietta N, with issue.
3.1.1. Marino Mallia, married to Caterina N, with issue.
3.1.1.1. Paolo Mallia, married 1704 Birkirkara to Lucrezia Borg, with issue.
3.1.1.1.1. Michele Mallia, married 1729 Birkirkara to Teresa Mallia, with issue.
3.1.1.1.1.1. Grazia Mallia, married 1752 Birkirkara to Giovanni Xiberras, with issue.
3.1.1.1.1.1.1. Maria Xiberras, married 1784 Birkirkara to Clemente Micallef.
3.1.2. Lorenzo Mallia, married 1657 Birkirkara to Speranza Borg, with issue.
3.1.2.1. Gio Maria Mallia, married 1706 Birkirkara to Lucrezia Abela, with issue.
3.1.2.1.1. Teresa Mallia, married 1729 Birkirkara to (Cousin) Michele Mallia.
3.1. Margherita Mallia, married 1563 Birkirkara to Giovanni Sommaripa.
Notary Mario Mallia, married to Caterina Moscati, with issue.
1. Domenico Mallia, married to Paolina.., with issue.
1.1. Agostino Mallia, married 1646 to Grazia dei Baroni La Barba, with issue.
1.1.1. Felice Mallia, married to Maruzza Cassar, with issue.
1.1.1.1. Filippa Mallia, married to Francesco Brinzun.
1.1.1.2. M'Angelo Mallia, married 1697 Burmola to Agostina Failla, with issue.
1.1.1.2.1. Maria Mallia, married 1700 to Matteo Zemiti.
1.1.1.2.2. Gaetano Mallia, married 1730 Zurrico to Imperia Debrincat, with issue.
1.1.1.2.2.1. Santo Mallia, married 1763 Burmola to Rosa Bonello, with issue.
1.1.1.2.2.1.1. Michele Mallia, married at Cospicua to Teresa Darmanin, with issue.
1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1. Francesco Mallia.
1.1.1.2.2.1.1.2. Rosa Mallia.
1.1.1.2.2.1.2. Giuseppe Mallia.
1.1.1.2.2.1.3. Angela Mallia, married to Andrea Azzopardi.
1.1.1.2.2.1.4. Rosaria Mallia, married to Carlo Borg.
1.1.1.2.2.1.5. Maria Mallia, married to Pasquale Xiberras.
1.1.1.2.2.1.6. Crispino Mallia.
1.1.1.2.2.2. Maria Mallia, married 1763 Burmola to Alberto Bonello.
1.2. Pietro Mallia, married 1654 Qormi to Angelica Spiteri, with issue.
1.2.1. Maruzzo Mallia, married 1698 Qormi to Giuseppa Cardona, with issue.
1.2.1.1. Francesco Mallia, married 1725 Qormi to Maruzza Axisa, with issue.
1.2.1.1.1. Maria Mallia, married 1749 Kirkop to Tomaso Pace.
2. Andreotta Mallia, married 1615 Borgo
2.1. Carlo Mallia, married (1) 1650 to Teresa Sceberras, married (2) 1670 to Maria Calleja, married (3) 1678 to Lucrezia Bonnici.
2.2. Romonldo Mallia, married 1671 to Girolama Mamo Vassallo.
2.3. Dr Paolo Mallia JUD, married 1672 to Teresa Zammit.
2.4. Don Giolamo Mallia., dunm.
2.5. Prelate Fulgenzio Mallia SJ, dunm.
2.6. Domenico Mallia, married 1671 to Girolama Mamo, with issue.
2.6.1. Barbarica Mallia, married to Alfonso Xicluna, with issue.
2.6.1.1. Diana Lorenza Xicluna, married Chco Giuseppe Onorato Cornelio, with issue.
2.6.1.1.1. Maddalena Cornelio, "Founder della Ospesio", dunm
2.6.2. Rosa Aloisea Mallia, married to Giromiro Galea, with issue.
2.6.2.1. Anna Maria Galea, married to Gio Luca Formosa, with issue.
2.6.2.1.1. Giovanni Formosa, married to Caterina Formosa, with issue.
2.6.2.1.1.1. Maria Formosa, married to Giuseppe Vella, with issue.
2.6.2.1.1.1.1. Caterina Vella.
2.6.3. Filippo Mallia, married to Maria Bugeja, with issue.
2.6.3.1. Onorato Mallia, married 1730 Senglea to Flora Zammit, with issue.
2.6.3.1.1. Pietro Mallia, married 1778 Birgu to Liberta Chetcuti, with issue.
2.6.3.1.1.1. Giuseppe Mallia, married 1807 Birgu to Caterina Vella-Copito, with issue.
2.6.3.1.1.1.1. Paolo Mallia, married 1839 Birgu to Giuseppa Micallef, with issue.
2.6.3.1.1.1.1.1. Lorenzo Mallia, married 1876 Birgu to Ludgarda Borda, with issue.
3. Giovanni Mallia - See Below.
Giovanni Mallia, married to Andreanna N, with issue.
1. Lazzaro Mallia, married 1603 in the Notary Acts of Not. Bernardo Azzopardi to Clemenza Mangion, with issue.
1.1. Matteolo Mallia, married 1660 Zebbug to Giovanella Gatt, with issue.
1.1.1. Dr. Salvatore Mallia MD of
1.1.1.1. Dr. Gio Antonio Mallia Tabone-See Below.
1.2. Giacomo Mallia, married 1636 Zebbug to Grazia Cumbo, with issue.
1.2.1. Giuseppe Mallia, married 1663 Zebbug to Sapienza Farrugia, with issue.
1.2.1.1. Sapienza Mallia, married 1703 Zebbug to Salvatore Dimech.
1.2.1.2. Caterina Mallia, married 1710 Zebbug to Giorgio Schembri.
1.2.1.3. Grazia Mallia, married 1710 Zebbug to Domenico Pace.
2. Pietro Mallia, married 1623 Valletta to Domenica Imbroll, with issue.
2.1. Andrea Mallia, married 1667 Qormi to Grazia Cauchi, with issue.
2.1.1. Giuseppe Mallia, married 1713 Zebbug to Evangelista Zammit, with issue.
2.1.1.1. Carlo Mallia, married 1747 Senglea to Giovanna Mendus, with issue.
2.1.1.1.1. Salvatore Mallia, married 1809 Zejtun to Margherita Camilleri., with issue.
2.1.1.1.1.1. Giulio Mallia, married 1842 Zabbar to Carmela Leonardi, with issue.
2.1.1.1.1.1.1. Maria Anna Mallia, married 1872 Valletta to Giuseppe Maria Bonici.
3. Battista Mallia, married 1627 Senglea to Maddalena Zahra, with issue.
3.1. Melchiorre Mallia, married 1653 Senglea to Teresa Garin, with issue.
3.1.1. Gio Antonio Mallia, married 1681 Senglea to Grazia Seichel (d/o Tommaso and Maria Grech), with issue.
3.1.1.1. Antonio Felice Mallia, married 1705 Valletta to Teresa Madiona (d/o Eugenio and Domenica Xiriha), with issue.
3.1.1.1.1. Odoardo Mallia, married 1745 Rabat Gozo to Veneranda Tabone, with issue.
3.1.1.1.1.1. Antonio Mallia, married 1780 Matrice Gozo to Rosanna Sobiraz, with issue.
3.1.1.1.1.1.1. Bartolomeo Mallia, married 1811 Birkirkara to Teresa (Alunna), with issue.
3.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Gerarda Mallia, married 1844 Rabat Gozo to Dr Felice Mercieca JUD.
3.1.1.1.1.2. Chco. Paolo Mallia, married 1770 Valletta to Anna Arena.
3.1.1.1.1.3. Anna Mallia, married 1789 Matrice Gozo to Notary M'Angelo Calleja.
3.1.1.2. Angelo Mallia, married 1679 Valletta to Margareta Patralita.
* Dr Gio Antonio Mallia Tabone, married Firstly in 1731 Tarxiem to Rosaria Abela, and secondly in
1735 Valletta to Caterina Azopardi, with
issue from the second marriage.
1. (Second Marriage) Salvatore Mallia Tabone, 1st Marquis-See
Below.
2. Odoardo Mallia Tabone, married (1) 1795 to Maria Teresa Testaferrata Viani dei Baroni di Tabria., married (2) 1820
to Stefana dei Conti Fournier., with
issue.
2.1. (First Marriage) Giovanna Mallia Tabone, (1797-1831), dunm.
2.2. Laura Mallia Tabone, (1799-), married 1824 to Guillermo Mallia Tabone (See Below).
2.3. Antonio Mallia Tabone, (1802-57 Corfu Greece), married to Grazia Scicluna., with issue
2.3.1. Vincenzo Mallia, (1845 Corfu - 1902)., married 1873 to Marianna Giappone, with issue. (2 s 3 d).
2.3.2. Georgiana Mallia, (1846 Corfu)., dunm.
2.3.3. Carlo Mallia, (1848 Corfu)., married 1874 to Rosanna Giappone, with issue.(1s 4d).
2.3.4. Enrico Mallia, (1851 Corfu)., dunm.
2.3.5. Johannes Mallia, (1855 Corfu)., dunm.
2.4. Vincenzo Mallia Tabone, (1805-59 Corfu), married to Sylvia Scicluna., with issue.
2.4.1. Silvia Mallia, (1854 Corfu - 1859 Corfu)., dunm.
2.4.2. Patricia Mallia, (1856 Corfu -1859 Corfu), dunm.
2.4.3. Elizabetta Mallia, (1858 Corfu - 1884 Corfu)., married 1880 to Andrea Mallia. (See below).
2.5. Giorgio Mallia Tabone, (1806-), married 1850 to Elizabetta Viani., with issue.
2.5.1. Andrea Mallia, (1853 Corfu - 1947 Athens)., married 1880 to Elizabetta Mallia, (See Above)., with issue.
2.5.2. Alexandra Mallia, (1855 Corfu - 1941 Rome)., dunm.
2.6. Laura Mallia Tabone, (1809-). married 1822 to Carlo Antonio dei Conti Preziosi., with issue.
2.7. (Second Marriage) Odoardo Mallia Tabone (1821-94), married 1841 to Giovanna Fontani dei Conti di Senia., with issue.
2.7.1. Odoardo Mallia Tabone, (1845-), married 1890 to Baroness Ursula Oelsen, with issue.
2.7.1.1. Odoardo Mallia, (1893 Cairo -), married to Baroness Federica von der Recke (see below), with issue. (3 d).
2.7.1.2. Elisabetta Mallia, (1895 Cairo -), married to Barone George von Wrangel (see below).
2.7.1.3. Lorenzo Mallia, (1897 Cairo -), dunm.
2.7.1.4. Federica Mallia, (1901 Cairo -), married to Baron Innico von Zoege (see below).
2.7.1.5. Speranza Mallia, (1903 Cairo -), dunm.
2.7.2. Antonia Mallia Tabone, (1847-)., married 1872 to Sir Benjamin Dunbar 5th Baronet of Hempriggs
2.7.3. Bianca Mallia Tabone, (1848-), married 1894 to Count Ostermann., with issue.
2.7.3.1. Enrica Ostermann, (1900-, married 1930 to Anthony Somerville.
2.7.4. Daniele Mallia Tabone, (1849-)., married to Maria Cilia., with issue.
2.7.4.1. William Mallua, (1895 Cairo -), married 1947 to Bianca dei Principi Said, with issue.
2.7.4.2. Stefano Mallia, (1899 Cairo -), dunm.
2.7.5. Edwina Mallia Tabone, (1851-), married 1875 to Baron von Pilar.
2.7.5.1. Baroness Louisa von Pilar, (1887 -), married 1910 to Saverio Antonio Bonici.
2.7.6. Frederica Mallia Tabone, (1852-), married 1879 to Baron von Wrangel.
2.7.6.1. Baron George von Wrangel, married Elizabetta Mallia,
2.7.7. George Mallia Tabone, (1855-1943)., married
1875
2.7.7.1. Henri Mallia (1876-1961 Paris France), married 1902 to Ursula Mallia (Below), with issue.
2.7.7.1.1. Olga Mallia, (1905 Paris, France-2000 Paris France), married (1) 1928 to Leopold Napier (d. 1940), married 1946 to Andre Zimmerman, with issue.
2.7.7.1.1.1. (First Marriage) Dr Henri Napier PhD, (1932-75 Los Angeles, USA), married with issue.
2.7.7.1.1.2. Louise Claire Napier, (1935-, married with issue.
2.7.7.1.1.3. Charles Napier MA, (1938-, married 1959 Paris France to Vera Said, with issue.
2.7.7.1.1.4. (Second Marriage) John Zimmerman, (1947-, married with issue.
2.7.7.1.2. Napoleon Mallia, (1908 Paris - Killed 1945 Normandy France), married 1932 Paris to Isabella Mallia (Below), with issue.
2.7.7.1.2.1. Henri Mallia, (1936 Paris.
2.7.7.1.2.2. George Mallia, (1940 Paris.
2.7.8. Henrietta Mallia Tabone, (1857-), married 1880 to Baron von Rlot.
2.7.9. Innico Mallia Tabone, (1859-)., married to Carmela dei Principe Said., with issue.
2.7.9.1. Francesco Mallia, (1892 Marseille France -), dunm.
2.7.9.2. Edwina Mallia, (1895 Marseille France -), married to Baron Wilhelm von der Reche.
2.7.9.3. Nellie Mallia, (1899 Marseille France -), married to Baron Anton von Zoege.
2.7.9.4. Carlo Mallia, (1901 Marseille France -), dunm.
2.7.10. Janet Mallia Tabone, (1861-), married 1884 to Baron von Zoege.
2.7.10.1. Baron Anton von Zoege, (1886 -), married to Nellie Mallia (see above).
2.7.10.2. Baron Innico von Zoege, (1889 -), married to Frederica Mallia (see above).
2.7.11. Kenneth Mallia Tabone, (1863-1926 Port Said
2.7.11.1. Isabella Mallia, (1904 Rome - 1966 Paris), married 1932 Paris to Napoleon Mallia (Above).
2.7.12. Leonora Mallia Tabone, (1865-)., married to Salvatore dei Principi Said., with issue.
2.7.13. Marianna Mallia Tabone, (1867-), married 1890 to Baron von der Recke., with (other) issue.
2.7.13.1. Baroness Federica von der Recke, married 1916 to Odoardo Mallia (see above).
2.7.13.2. Baron Wilhelm von der Recke, married Edwina Mallia (see above).
2.7.14. Nathalie Mallia Tabone, (1869-74)., d.inf.
2.7.15. Octavia Mallia Tabone, (1871-73)., d.inf.
2.7.16. Pietra Mallia Tabone, (1872-73). d.inf.
2.7.17. Quentin Mallia Tabone, (1874-77), d.inf.
3. Rosalea Mallia Tabone, married 1777 to Pandolfo Testaferrata de Noto, 1st Marquis Testaferrata
Olivier -See Testaferrata Olivier.
4. Madalena Mallia Tabone, married 1754 to Gio Carlo Borg Olivier de Puget, with issue
5. Innocenzo Mallia Tabone, 'Priest', dunm
6. Emidio Mallia Tabone, 'Jesuit', dunm.
7. Giovanna Mallia Tabone
8. (illegitimate from Mistress ) Francesco Tabone, married by Notary act (unknown at this stage) to Teresa Caruana, with issue.
* Salvatore Mallia Tabone, 1st
Marquis di Fiddien (Cr: 1785), married 1779 to Diane dei Conti Sant, with
issue
1. Gio Antonio Mallia Tabone, 2nd Marquis-See Below.
2. Anna Marie Mallia Tabone, married Filippo Apap, 1st Marquis di Gnien is Sultan (See Marquis's
di Gnien is Sultan)
3. Maria Teresa Mallia Tabone, married 1805 to Gio Francesco Teuma Castelletti, 2nd Conte di Ghajn Tuffieha
(See Conte's di Ghajn Tuffieha)
4. Clementine Mallia Tabone, married 1821 to Notary. Carlo Curry., with issue.
4.1. George Curry (*1), (1823-79 London), married 1845 to Edwina Fontani dei Conti di Senia., with issue.
4.2. Diane Curry, (1825-1902 Alexandria Egypt), married 1845 to Lorenzo Fontani dei Conti di Senia., with issue.
4.3. Clementine Curry, (1847-69), married 1847 Valletta to Prince Antonio Bertoleoni.
5. Maria Antonia Mallia Tabone, married 1812 to Leopoldo Giappone.
6. Guillermo Mallia Tabone, married 1824 to Laura Mallia Tabone (See Above). , with issue.
6.1. Antonio Mallia Taone, (1825-41), dunm.
6.2. Raphael Mallia Tabone, (1827-83), married 1870 to Maddalena Giappone., with issue.
6.2.1. William Mallia, (1872-1931 Ohio USA)., married 1909 to Carmela Bonici, with issue.
6.2.1.1. Raphael Mallia, (1915 - 1973 Ohio USA), married 1948 to Claire l'Hospitale, with issue.
6.2.1.1.1. William Mallia, (1950 -). Most senior Mallia-Tabone in the male line.
6.2.1.1.2. Stephen Mallia, (1953 -).
6.2.1.1.3. Jane Mallia, (1956 -).
6.2.2. George Mallia, (1875-1966 Ohio
6.2.2.1. (First Marriage) Raphael Michael Mallia,
(1895
6.2.2.2. (Second Marriage) Anthea Mallia, (1900
6.2.3. Ursula Mallia, (1879-1971)., married 1902 to Henri Mallia. (As Above).
6.3. Georgina Mallia Tabone, (1830-64).
6.4. Henrietta Mallia Tabone, (1832-50)., married 1848 to Calcedonio Preziosi.
6.5. Ursula Mallia Tabone, (1833-42), dunm.
Footnote #1: The title of Marchese del Fiddien was conferred by Grand Master De Rohan upon Salvatore Mallia Tabone, by a patent of the 15th October 1785. The terms of the patent are identical with the original patents of Barone di Buleben, (Azzopardi), Marchese di San Giorgio, (Barbaro) and Conte di Beberrua (Gatt), in the sense that it contains no description of children or descendants, but only the name of the person ennobled. The patent granted to Mallia Tabone reads thus: Tibi donamus ac te Marchionis hujusmodi titulo decoramus See:- Correspondence and Report of the Commission appointed to enquire into the claims and grievances of the Maltese Nobility, May 1878, presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty (C.-2033.) (Paras. 67-69). Consequently the grant of 1785, on its own, cannot be construed to benefit any of the grantee”s descendants. See also http://www.maltagenealogy.com/SME/fiddien.html
Footnote #2: The title of Marchese del Fiddien is the eighth (8th) in line of the new families that were ennobled by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan de Polduc (1775-97). This Grand Master granted a total of 17 new titles thereby making a substantial incursion into the established nobility of Malta, namely: (i) Marchese di Sciorp il-Hagin granted to Claudio Muscati Xiberras (8 March 1776 - extinct), (ii) Barone della Marsa granted to Gio Francesco Dorell Falzon on the 10 March 1776 in the following terms: - Tibi Magnifico ac Nobili D. Joanni Francisco Dorel Falzon tuisque descentibus masculis tribuimus concedimus et donamus, hujusmodique Baronis titulo insignimus, ac Baronem dicti feudi della Marsa constituimus, et ita nominari posse et debere.... (iii) Barone di Buleben granted to Gaetano Azopardi on the 23 July 1777 in the following terms: - "Tibi nobili Cajetano Azzopardi tribuimus, concedimus et donamus hujusmodi titulo insignimus ac Baronem dicti feudi 'ta Buleben" constituimus, et ita nominari posse et debere atque uti, frui ac gaudere omnibus et singulis...", (iv) Marchese di San Giorgio granted to Carlo Antonio Barbaro on the 6 September 1778 in the following terms: - Tibi Nobile D. Carolo Antonio Barbaro tribuimus, concedimus, et donamus, hujusmodi titulo insignimus ac Marchionem dicti Pheudi Sancti Georgii constituimus et ita nominari posse et debere; (v) Barone Gauci granted to Francesco Gauci on the 23 December 1781 in the following terms: - Tibi tantum, tua naturali vita perdurante. (vi) Conte di Beberrua (granted to Luigi Gatt on the 23 October 1783 in the following terms: - Tibi tribuimus, concedimus, et fidelitate nostra donamus, ac te Comitis hujusmodi titulo decoramus et insignimus nec non ita nominari posse et debere; (vii) Marchese della Taflia granted to Gio Battista Mompalao on the 25 October 1783 - extinct); (viii) Marchese del Fiddien granted to Salvatore Mallia Tabone on the 15 October 1785 in the following terms: -Tibi donamus ac te Marchionis hujusmodi titulo decoramus; (ix) Marchese della Taflia granted to Xaverio Alessi on the 13 November 1790 in the following terms: -Tibi Magnifico ac Nobili Xaverio Alessi tuisque legitimis descendentibus tribuimus, concedimus, et donamus, ac de Marchionis hujusmodi titulo decoramus, nec non ita nominari pose ac deber; (x) Conte di Hain Toffiha granted to Ferdinando Teuma Castelletti not by patent, but by a rescript of the 7th January 1792, (xi) Barone di San Cosmo granted to Ugolino Calleja on the 27 November 1792, (xii) Marchese di Gnien is-Sultan granted to Filippo Apap on the 1 December 1792 in the following terms: -Praedictum Marchionis Pheudi Gnien Is-Sultan titulum..Tibi Magnigico Philippo Apap, tuisque descendentibus masculis legitimis et naturalibus ipsisque deficientibus, foemina majori natu, tribuimus, concedimus et donamus, ac te Marchionis hujusmodi titulo decoramus; (xiii) Conte di Santi granted to Romualdo Barbaro on the 14 January 1794 in the following terms: - Tibi Magnifico ac Nobili Romualdo Barbaro tantum; (xiv) Conte di Meimon granted to Saverio Marchesi on the 8 March 1794 in the following terms:-"Tibi Magnifico ac Nobili Saverio Marchesi tantum; (xv) Barone della Grua granted to Saverio Carbott Testaferrata on the 30 December 1794 in the following terms: - Tibi tuisque filiis et descendentibus masculis de primogenito in primogenitum tribuimus et concedimus et te hujusmodi Baronis titulo decoramus; (xvi) Conte della Senia granted to Vincenzo Fontani on the 6 June 1795 in the following terms: - Nobili Puero Vincentio Fontani Crespi, te tuosque descendentes comitem et comites territorii seu possessionis dictae ta Senia posita in hac nostra insula,in loco della Marsa, tuosque utriusque sexus filios et descendentes, comitem et comites praefati territorii sive possessionis ta Senia dicimus et nominamus, and lastly (xvii) Marchese di Ghain Qajjet granted to Geronimo Delicata on the 5 June 1796 in the following terms: -Praedictum Marchionis de ghain Kajet titulum, tibi Magnifico ac Nobili Hyeronimo Delicata, tuisque descendentibus primogenitis legitimis et naturalibus tribuimus concedimus, et donamus.
Previous Grand Masters were more discriminate in their generosity. In fact Grand Masters Jean-Paul de Lascaris de Castellar (1560-1657), Antonio Manokl de Vilhena (1663-1736), Ramsn Despuig y Martinez de Marcilla (1670-1741) and Manuel Pinto de Fonseca (1681-1773) only conferred three titles each, Grand Master Ramsn Perellss y Rocafull (1637-1720) two, whilst Grand Master Francisco Ximenes de Texada (1703-75) is the least generous as he only conferred one title. No other titles were conferred but the same Grand Masters (e.g. Despuig and Rohan) may have made amendments to previous grants, others (e.g. Lascaris, Vilhena and Zondadari) going as far as “recognizing” directly or indirectly other titles which did not originate under the Order”s government of the Maltese Islands.
Some Grand Masters, including Rohan, allowed a limited list of families the right to be styled Illustrissimo e Nobile first accorded in 1725. See: http://www.maltagenealogy.com/SME/mostillustriousandnoble.html
Footnote #3: The 1878 Commissioners remarked that the numerous grants of titles made by Grand Master Rohan may be classed under three different heads”, namely those expressly providing for the perpetuity of the title specifically include the children and descendents in infinitum of the person first ennobled, those which only designated the grantees' names without proceeding further and lastly those which contain a restrictive clause. See also:- http://www.maltagenealogy.com/SME/buleben.html .
Footnote #4: In regard to the title of Marchese del Fiddien, the 1878 Commissioners observed: This grant was also taken by the Grand Master to be personal to the grantee, for after the grant, the Marchese Salvatore presented a petition praying that, in consideration of the merits of his ancestors, the grant might be made to extend to his legitimate and natural male descendants successively, and in default of male issue to his female descendants: and by a rescript of the 15th June 1793, the request was only partly complied with, in the following terms: Fiat pro primogenitis maribus tantum. See:- Correspondence and Report of the Commission appointed to enquire into the claims and grievances of the Maltese Nobility, May 1878, presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty (C.-2033.) (Paras. 67-69).
Footnote #5: The circumstance of the 1793 extension in favour of Mallia Tabone particularly the Grand Masters limited assent in favour of primogenitus tantum excludes the possibility of a female holding the title, even if such female happens to be the primogenial descendant of the grantee.
Footnote #6: In the case of the title of Marchese del Fiddien as extended in 1793, it is plain that the Grand Master specifically limited the grant to the maribus. Unlike for example Marchese di Gnien is-Sultan where the Grand Master made special provision for circumstances by a female in the event of the exhaustion of all male-to-male descendants, or for example, Barone della Grua where the Grand Master did not exclude the possibility of succession by a male in the primogenial line, albeit such line be through a female, the limited assent by the Grand Master in 1793 demonstrates that the Grand Master only contemplated the agnatio of the person who applied for the extension. This rule was also explained by the same Commissioners thus: “With reference to that question, we beg to submit that it is a settled point of jurisprudence that the appellation of male descendants includes not only the sons issuing from the male line (masculi ex masculis), but also those issuing from the female line (masculi ex foeminis), when, however, some other expression occurs in the deed of grant which controls the meaning of that term, as for instance when the grantor limits his grant to such among his male descendants as should belong to the male line (descendentes masculi ex linea masculina);, or when he employs other words which clearly show that he contemplated the grantee”s agnatio, in such case, the effect of the disposition is limited to the male line, and on the failure of males issuing from that line the grant becomes extinct, the male issue of daughters not being called into succession.” (See:- Correspondence and Report of the Commission appointed to enquire into the claims and grievances of the Maltese Nobility, May 1878, presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty (C.-2033.) (See Supplemental Report Part I).
Footnote #7: The limited assent to the 1793 rescript also prevents any interpretation allowing a male descending in a female line from succeeding in the title granted to Mallia Tabone. This is said in the light of the settled principle explained by the 1878 Commissioners that any interpretation of Magistral assent to a rescript must be restrictive and that wide interpretations are only allowed in grants made motu proprio. This maxim is explained by the Commissioners thus: The claimant lastly contends that the diploma and the rescript must be extensively construed; for although it is a legal maxim, Privilegia sunt stricte interpretanda, the privileges, however, granted by a sovereign authority, and which do not act to the prejudice of third parties, are susceptible of a wide and liberal interpretation. Although this is admitted by the common opinion of civilians, yet that principle holds good with regard to those privileges which are granted by the sovereign”s mere motion (moto proprio) and not at the request of the party concerned (Jasonii Comment. Quoted by Altograd. Consilia Con. 71, No. 9, 10, 11, and by many other legal writers). Now as a general rule, patents of nobility in Malta were granted by the Grand Masters at the request of the grantee, and it was moreover upon an application by Barone Azzopardi that the rescript of 1778 was issued. It is likewise a settled opinion that, when the patent of creation does not contain the expression motu proprio, the grant is taken to have been made at the request of the party concerned. (See:- Correspondence and Report of the Commission appointed to enquire into the claims and grievances of the Maltese Nobility, May 1878, presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty (C.-2033.) (See Report Paras. 41-57).
Footnote #8: The grantor of this title, the Grand Master Rohan also amended the rules for selection of Jurats (taken to be the basis of the rule of precedence amongst the Maltese nobility) in 1795, the first rule being that enacted by Grand Master Despuig. These latter rules were considered by the 1878 Commissioners as the first and only two legislation regulating the Maltese Nobility as a body during the Government of the Grand Masters in Malta. See:- Correspondence and Report of the Commission appointed to enquire into the claims and grievances of the Maltese Nobility, May 1878, presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty (C.-2033.) (Para. 104) - That is to say a very, very long time after 1090 which is the much vaunted date when Roger the Norman is supposed to have organised Maltese society into nobles, burghers and rustics. In both the Despuig and Rohan rules, emphasis is made on the male-to-male descent of persons qualifying for appointment, namely the discendente per linea mascolina thereby reinforcing the restrictive interpretation indicated above in regard to the title in question. See also http://www.saidvassallo.com/SME/referencegrants.html .
* Gio Antonio
Mallia Tabone (died 1867) 2nd Marquis of Fiddien, married firstly 1814 to Madalena dei Baroni Gauci Ducos, with issue. Married Secondly to Maria dei Baroni Galea, with further issue
1. (First Marriage). Salvatore Mallia Tabone, 3rd Marquis-See Below.
2. Giovanna Mallia Tabone, married 1839 to Achilles Bruno. (See Above).
3. (Second Marriage) Enrico Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien, married Marianna Borg Olivier de Puget -See
Above. , with issue.
3.1. Gio Carlo Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien., married Maria Chapelle dei Conti Ciantar-Paleologo., with issue.
3.1.1. Elena Mallia Tabone. (d. 1945), married Francesco Bonello., with issue.
3.1.1.1. Maria Bonello.,(d. 1973), married Anthony dei Conti Manduca.
3.2. Maddalena Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien
3.3. Lucinda Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien
3.4. Luigi Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien
4. Vincenza Mallia Tabone., married Giuseppe Farrugia., with issue.
4.1. Letizia Farrugia-Mallia Tabone., married 1859 Valletta to Giuseppe Ignazio Camilleri.
4.2. Adelaide Farrugia-Mallia Tabone, married 1866 Valletta to Francesco Borg.
* Salvatore Mallia Tabone (Born 1815), 3rd Marquis di
Fiddien, married 1835 to Antonia dei Baroni Galea (Daughter of Dr Francesco Saverio Galea M.D), with
issue
1. Giovanni Mallia Tabone, 4th Marquis-See Below.
2. Saverio Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien (1847-1908), married 1887 to Maria Teresa Gatt, with issue
2.1. Salvatore Mallia Tabone, 6th Marquis-See Below.
2.2. Giuseppe Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien (1891-1956), dunm.
2.3. Nicola Mallia Tabone, 7th Marquis-See Below.
2.4. Maria Antonia Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien, dunm
2.5. Maria Anna Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien, dunm
2.6. Maria Grazia Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien.
3. Maria Teresa Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien, married 1875 to Pietro Paolo Teuma Castelletti, 3rd Conte di Ghajn Tuffieha
(See Conte's di Ghajn Tuffieha)
4. Madalena Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien, married 1863 to Michele
Brignone , with issue
4.1. Georgina Brignone Mallia Tabone, married Reginald Cassar Torreggiani, and
dsp.
5. Eleanora Mallia Tabone dei Marchesi di Fiddien, married 1886 to Raffaele Caruana Dingli, with issue
5.1. Salvatore Caruana Dingli, 8th (?) Marquis- See footnote below
5.2. Luigi Caruana Dingli dei Marchesi di Fiddien (1890-1964), married Caterina Mattei
5.2.1. Maria Caruana Dingli dei Marchesi di Fiddien (1922- , married 1951 to
Anthony Curmi, with issue
5.2.1.1. Jean Curmi (1952- (SENIOR MOST MALE DESCENDANT DESCENDING IN
THE PRIMOGENIAL LINE OF THE ORIGINAL GRANTEE)
5.2.1.2. Josef Curmi , married 1987 to Angela Psaila
5.2.1.3. Maria Theresia Curmi (1953- married 1982 to John Pisani
5.2.1.4. Paul Curmi
5.2.2. Dolores Caruana Dingli dei Marchesi di Fiddien ( 1925- married 1950 to Joseph Laferla, with issue
5.2.2.1. Dr John Laferla LL.D (1951-2003)
Acknowledged by the COP as the 9th
Marquis of Fiddien (?),See footnote below. married Dr e Notary
Jeanetta Saliba, LL.D, with issue
5.2.2.1.1. Michael Joseph Laferla (1984-,
Acknowledged by the COP as the
10th Marquis of Fiddien (?) See footnote below.
5.2.2.2. Bertha Laferla (1954- , married 1977 to Anthony Darmanin, with issue
5.2.2.2.1. David Robert Darmanin (1978-
5.2.2.2.2. John Paul Darmanin (1978-
5.3. Adeodoata Caruana Dingli dei Marchesi di Fiddien, married Carmelo Cauchi,
with issue
5.3.1. Myriam Cauchi, married Dr Joseph Fenech Adami, LLD, with
issue
5.3.1.1. Raphael Fenech Adami
5.3.1.2. Joseph Fenech Adami
5.3.1.3. Maria Victoria Fenech Adami
5.4. Antonia Caruana Dingli, dei Marchesi di Fiddien, married Joseph de Piro, and dsp.
Footnote #1: The aforesaid Salvatore Caruana Dingli is noted by some published sources (See for example, Gauci Charles The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta, Gulf Publishing, 1981 and Gauci Charles The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta, Volume Two, PEG Publications, 1992) as having succeeded the title. Although, as appears from the genealogical chart Caruana Dingli was indeed the then seniormost male descendant descending in the primogenial line of the original grantee, such “succession” does not appear to be founded on the 1793 rescript because Caruana Dingli could only claim through a female. . See footnotes above and below.
Footnote #2: Some other descendants (also descending in the same female line as Caruana Dingli) have also been noted by the same sources as having “succeeded” the title. In addition to the limitations of the 1793 rescript which prevent transmission through a female, it is to be remarked that these other “successors” are moreover only descended in a junior sub-line.
Footnote #3: According to the genealogical chart all male to male descent of the 2nd and 3rd Marchesi del Fiddien is extinct. However, it appears according to the same chart that there is living a male-to-male line descending from Guillermo Mallia Tabone, son of the 1st Marchese. In this case, it follows that in terms of the 1793 rescript, the seniormost male from Guillermo Mallia Tabone”s line succeeds the title and that this title becomes extinct upon the determination of the last male to male issue of the aforesaid line of Guillermo Mallia Tabone.
* Giovanni Mallia Tabone (1836-1907), 4th Marquis
di Fiddien, married Maria Teresa Ellul Bonici, with issue
1. Giuseppe Mallia Tabone, 5th Marquis-See Below.
* Giuseppe Mallia Tabone (1872-1926), 5th Marquis di Fiddien, dunm.
* Salvatore Mallia Tabone (1889-1955), 6th Marquis di Fiddien, dunm
* Nicola Mallia Tabone (1894-1973), 7th Marquis di Fiddien, dunm
* Salvatore
Caruana Dingli (1892-1983), “8th"Marquis di Fiddien (See Footnote
above), dunm
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* Heir: (see footnotes above) * Special considerations: extension by mere rescript pro primogenitis maribus tantum |
Notes:
*1: Reference comes from the Diary of George Curry, Merchant of London, now in Private collectio. That there was an illegitimate child, which "may" be the descendant of the King of Jordan's Mother "Gertrude Ruth Green, (1858 Norfolk England-)".
4.1.1. (illegitimate from Ann Green of Great Cressingham Norfolk England, later married John Howard) Gertrude Ruth Green, (1858 Norfolk England-), married to Augustus Alderton., with issue.
4.1.1.1. Dora Elizabeth Alderton, (1884 Norfolk England -), married 1904 to Arthur Sutton, with issue.
4.1.1.1.1. Doris Elizabeth Sutton, (1916-, married 1938 Chelmondiston Suffolk England to Col. Walter Percy Gardiner, with issue.
4.1.1.1.1.1. Antoinette Avril Gardiner, (1941-., married 1961 Amman Jordan (Div 1972) to King Hussein I of Jordan., with issue.
4.1.1.1.1.1.1. Abdu'llah II, King of Jordan, (1962- (reign. 1999-, married 1993 Amman Jordan to Rania Sedki Al-Yassin, with issue.