Chiaramonte
| Chiaramonte | |
|---|---|
| Noble house | |
Chiaramonte coat of arms | |
| Country | Kingdom of Sicily |
| Place of origin | Basilicata; later established in Sicily |
| Founded | 11th century |
| Titles | Count of Modica |
| Members | |
| Estate | Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri |
| Dissolution | 1392 (main Sicilian line) |
The Chiaramonte were among the most powerful noble families in medieval Sicily, with their influence peaking during the baronial regency of the "Four Vicars" (1377–1392). They left a lasting mark on the island’s political and built landscape—most visibly in the Palazzo Chiaramonte-Steri in Palermo and the spread of Chiaramontan Gothic architecture—through landmarks that survive across Sicily today.