Bonzi (family)

The House of Bonzi is a noble Italian family originating from Crema, Italy. The family rose to prominence thanks to the services rendered to the Republic of Venice during the conquest of Crema in 1449, as part of the Italian Wars of the 15th century.

In recognition of their merits, the family was granted noble status as counts by Venice and received feudal jurisdiction over the Serio River. In addition to their presence in Crema, the Bonzi also established themselves in the cities of Milan and Bergamo, further expanding into the United States and Argentina in later centuries.

In 1897, by a ruling of the Court of Crema, the surname was officially changed from Bonzio to Bonzi.