Embriaco family
| Embriaco | |
|---|---|
| Parent family | Spinola |
| Country | Gibelletto, Crusader states |
| Etymology | Guglielmo Spinola (later called Guglielmo Embriaco) |
| Place of origin | Republic of Genoa |
| Founded | XI century |
| Founder | Guglielmo Embriaco |
| Titles | Lord of Gibelletto |
| Heirlooms | Sacro Catino |
| Estate(s) | Embriaci Tower Byblos Castle |
| Dissolution | XV century |
The Embriaco family were a prominent Genoese family, who played an important role in the history of the Crusader states. It also gave consuls, admirals and ambassadors to the Republic of Genoa.
The family ruled the city of Byblos (in present-day Lebanon), styling themselves "Lord (Signore) of Gib(e)let" or "Gibelletto", the name which the city was called at the time. Their rule lasted for almost 200 years, from 1100 to the late 13th century.