Arnulf of Metz Family Tree

Arnulf of Metz Family Tree

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This family record traces a continuous maternal lineage from modern-day Malta back through the medieval Mediterranean and into early European history.

At the center of this lineage is Arnulf of Metz (born 582), a significant figure in early Frankish history and traditionally recognized as an ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty.

Through ongoing research, this lineage has been extended to include earlier generations connected to late Roman and early medieval aristocratic families. The family tree now spans 59 generations, beginning with my mother, Theresa Caruana Calleja (born 1920), and reaching back over 1,400 years.

Lineage Overview

This ancestral line reflects a historical journey through: See Index Of Dates

• Maltese families (Calleja, Caruana, Mercieca)
• Mediterranean nobility (Caxaro, Abela, Barozzi, D’Aragona)
• European royal and imperial houses
• The Carolingian dynasty, including Charlemagne
• Early Frankish nobility, including Arnulf of Metz
• Late Roman aristocratic families

Extended Ancestral Continuation (Generations 54–59)

Recent research has identified additional earlier generations beyond Arnulf of Metz, extending the lineage further into late antiquity:

54. Bodogisel d'Austrasie d'Aquitaine II and Saint Chrodoara “Ode” de Suevie
55. Mummolin of Neustria and Palatina d'Angoulême
56. Munderic of Franken and Arthemia de Genève
57. Sigimaerus of Cologne and Tonantia Ferreoli d'Auvergne
58. Tonantius Ferreolus II and Papianilla
59. Tonantius Ferreolus and Clarissima Femina

This extension deepens the connection between the modern family and the transition from the Roman world into early medieval Europe.

I. Modern Maltese Line (Generations 1–18)

1. Pacifico Calleja and Theresa Caruana (Parents)
2. Carmelo Caruana and Vittoria Mercieca (Maternal Grandparents)
3. Francesco Mercieca and Carmela Dimech (Great-Grandparents)
4. Gregorio Mercieca and Nicolina Mercieca (2nd Great-Grandparents)
5. Nicola Mercieca and Rosaria Attard (3rd Great-Grandparents)
6. Francesco Attard and Domitilla Micallef (4th Great-Grandparents)
7. Pasquale Micallef and Rosa Camilleri (5th Great-Grandparents)
8. Francesco Camilleri and Maria Pace (6th Great-Grandparents)
9. Gio Maria Pace and Ubaldesca Saliba (7th Great-Grandparents)
10. Ignazio Pace and Caterina Curmi (8th Great-Grandparents)
11. Grazio Pace and Gioannella Attard (9th Great-Grandparents)
12. Giuseppe Pace and Grazia Gatt (10th Great-Grandparents)
13. Pietro Gatt and Anna Pace (11th Great-Grandparents)
14. Paolo Gatt and Anna Maria Teuma (12th Great-Grandparents)
15. Salvatore Teuma and Maria Castelletti (13th Great-Grandparents)
16. Pietro Teuma and Gioannella Bigeni (14th Great-Grandparents)
17. Giuseppe Bigeni and Maria Critelli (15th Great-Grandparents)
18. Giovanni Critelli and Margarita Caxaro (16th Great-Grandparents)

II. Maltese Nobility & Mediterranean Transition (Generations 19–25)

19. Albano Caxaro (Baron of Gozo) and Paola Abela
20. Giuseppe Pino Caxaro and Parisia Colonna Romano
21. Andreotto Caxaro and Agnese Vagnolo
22. Antonello Vagnolo and Lisa De Nasis
23. Pino De Nasis and Chiara De La Porta
24. Governor Cola De La Porta and Maria Cornari
25. Nicolas De La Porta and Maria Pisani Barozzi (First Husband: PISANI; DUCA DI CANDIA)

III. Mediterranean & Aragon Line (Generations 26–30)

26. Jacopo Barozzi de la Roche and Marchesina d’Aragona
27. John Fadrique d’Aragona (Lord of Aegina) and BRISBARRE, NN
28. Bonifacio Fadrique d’Aragona (Count of Salona)
29. Alfonso Fadrique d’Aragona (Count of Malta & Gozo) and UNKNOWN, Marulla of Verona, lady of Karystos (the illegitimate son)
30. Frederick II* of Sicily and Sibilla di Solimella

IV. Royal & Imperial Line (Generations 31–48)

31. Peter III of Aragon and Constance II
32. Manfred of Hohenstaufen and Beatrice of Savoy
33. Frederick II and Bianca Lancia
34. Henry VI and Constance I
35. Frederick I Barbarossa and Beatrice I of Burgundy
36. Frederick II, Duke of Swabia
37. Frederick I, Duke of Swabia and Agnes of Waiblingen
38. Henry IV and Bertha of Savoy
39. Henry III and Agnes of Poitou
40. William V, Duke of Aquitaine and Agnes of Burgundy
41. William IV, Duke of Aquitaine and Emma of Blois
42. Theobald I, Count of Blois and Luitgarde of Vermandois
43. Herbert II, Count of Vermandois and Adele of France
44. Herbert I of Vermandois
45. Pepin I of Vermandois
46. Bernard of Italy and Cunigunda of Laon
47. Pepin of Italy
48. Charlemagne and Hildegard

V. Early Frankish & Roman Line (Generations 49–59)

49. Pepin the Short
50. Charles Martel and Rotrude
51. Pepin of Herstal and Alpaida
52. Ansegisel and Begga
53. Arnulf of Metz and Saint Dode of Metz
54. Bodogisel II and Saint Chrodoara “Ode” De Suevie
55. Mummolin and Palatina
56. Munderic and Arthemia
57. Sigimaerus and Tonantia Ferreoli
58. Tonantius Ferreolus II and Papianilla
59. Tonantius Ferreolus and Clarissima Femina

Notable Ancestors in This Lineage

• Charlemagne
• Charles Martel
• Arnulf of Metz
• Frederick I Barbarossa
• Frederick II of Sicily

Historical Note

Earlier generations in this lineage—particularly those prior to the 10th century—are based on traditional genealogical reconstructions derived from medieval records and historical sources. While many individuals listed are well-documented historical figures, exact parentage across all generations reflects accepted historical traditions rather than continuous modern documentation.

Frederick II of Sicily and Sibilla di Solimella

At the union of Frederick II of Sicily and Sibilla di Solimella, the family lineage reaches a pivotal historical crossroads.

From this point, the ancestral line branches into two distinct directions reflected in this research.

One path, highlighted in the Arnulf of Metz Family Tree, continues through royal and imperial European houses, ultimately connecting to the Carolingian dynasty and figures such as Charlemagne.

The other path, presented in Theophylact I and Theodora Family Tree, follows a Mediterranean and Italian noble line through the Conti and Tusculum families, leading into the powerful Roman dynasty of Theophylact I, Count of Tusculum and Theodora.

Together, these two branches illustrate how a single ancestral point connects both imperial European history and the political and religious power structure of medieval Rome.

Legacy Statement

This lineage represents more than a sequence of names. It reflects a journey across centuries—from Malta to the heart of medieval Europe and into the foundations of early Western civilization.

It stands as a record of heritage, identity, and continuity, preserved for future generations of the Calleja and Caruana families.