Count of Ciantar

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The Count of Ciantar is a title of Maltese nobility. The title is a French/Portuguese creation. The current Count is Joseph Nicosia Turnbull, the ninth Conte Ciantar. His heir is his son, Paul Nicosia Turnbull, styled the Contino Ciantar.

[edit] References

  • Said Vassallo, C.M., Unpublished research papers.
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  • Montalto, J., "The Nobles of Malta-1530-1800", Midsea Books Ltd, Malta, 1980.
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  • Cassar Desain, Marchese L.A., " Genealogia della famiglia Testaferrata di Malta." Malta, 1880.
  • Gauci,C.A.," The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta", Gulf Publishing Ltd, Malta, 1981.
  • Gauci,C.A.," The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta, * Volume Two", Publishers Enterprises Group (PEG) Ltd, 1992.
  • Gauci,C.A and Mallet, P.,"The Palaeologos Family- A Genealogical Review" ,Publishers Enterprises Group (PEG) Ltd, 1985
  • Gauci, C.A.," A Guide to the Maltese Nobility", Publishers Enterprise Group (PEG) Ltd, Malta, 1986.
  • Giles Ash, S., "The Nobility of Malta", Publishers Enterprises Group (PEG) Ltd, 1988.

See also Ciantar-Paleologo.

Material provided by permission by Charles Said-Vassallo