Malo Mori Quam Foedari - (Death before Disgrace)

Statement of the President

I am proud to be coming from an ancient Italian family of the antique Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and for family tradition, I  have always been interested in the Science Documentary History, I received from my family important and precious moral values common to many Italian born during the Second War World, so my way of thinking was the same as those who approached the second half of '900 heraldry, genealogy, the knightly orders, at that time (I mean the second half of' 900) that gave space to the legends rather than historical truth, my reference points were the Crollalanza, the Bertini Frassoni, the Guelfi Camaiani, which at that time were considered respectable megastars, and so it seemed normal to cultivate a lot of dreams and legends sometimes with no real historical basis just as they did those characters I mentioned.  

My career was to have been a director of PepsiCo Canada, Brazil and Philippines, the latest with  17 General Managers and almost 10,000 employees, then towards the end of my career I returned to my first interests and the advent Internet finally gave me a worldwide comparison, impossible before, and little by little I discovered and learned to evaluate the documents, to believe only what has a scientific basis, and I have completely changed my approach to this world, where very often it gives value to what you want to believe rather than a serious historical research.

Today, after an evolution of my thinking I have changed, I learned, and my only purpose is to serve the scientific community as much as I can in communication level.

For this I also address those who still follow erroneous interpretation concepts in this area, change and toss yourself only on documents and stop living in dreams that did not even exist at the time of that world we love and study.

I was so challenged on my earlier statements about the nobility of Caputo, a distinguished Italian family who was the architect of Italian history, I say without a doubt that the only ones of this great family that can hold as nobles in the nobility of the kingdom of Italy are those that appear on the Elenchi Ufficiali della Nobilt? Italiana (Official Lists of Italian nobility) related to 1921, 1933, 1934-36, and those listed in the Elenco Storico della Nobilt? Italiana (List of Historical Italian Nobility) published by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in 1961, but in a family so big there are so many branches that they could have got adequate recognition for other reasons during the reign of Italy, however they had no chance because the kingdom was too short.

But our story cannot and must not be forgotten, these imported families today are representative of Historical Families dominated classes of the past, of the same value and in some cases even more than those who were recognized noble families.

Despite my errors of concept I can claim to have always carried a valid in favor of those who suffer with charitable and social works that you can see below:

Salvatore Ferdinando Antonio CAPUTO

ITALIANO

DICHIARAZIONE

Sono orgoglioso di provenire da una famiglia italiana del antico Regno delle Due Sicilie, e per tradizione familiare da sempre sono stato interessato alle Scienze Documentarie della Storia, ho ricevuto dalla mia famiglia importanti e preziosi valori morali comuni a tanti italiani nati durante la II Guerra Mondiale, cosí il mio modo di pensare era lo stesso di chi si avvicinava nella seconda metá  del 900 alla araldica, alla genealogia, agli ordini cavallereschi, a quella epoca (mi riferisco alla seconda meta del 900) si dava spazio alle leggende piu' che alla verita storica, i miei punti di riferimento erano i di Crollalanza, i Bertini Frassoni, i Guelfi Camaiani, che in quella epoca erano considerati dei mostri sacri di tutto rispetto, e cosi mi é sembrato normale coltivare sogni e leggende molte volte prive di una reale base storica proprio come facevano quei personaggi che ho citato.  

La mia attivitá professionale fu quella di essere stato un direttore di PepsiCo per Canada, Brazile e Philippines, l'ultimo con  17 General Mangers e quasi 10,000 di impiegati, poi verso la fine della mia carriera sono ritornato ai mie primi interessi e l'avvento di internet finalmente mi ha permesso un confronto mondiale, impossibile prima, e poco alla volta ho scoperto ed imparato a valutare i documenti, a credere solo a quello che ha una base scientifica, ed ho cambiato completamente il mio approccio a questo mondo, dove molto spesso si di valore a quello che si vuole credere piú che ad una seria ricerca storica.

Oggi dopo una evoluzione del mio pensiero sono cambiato, ho imparato, ed il mio unico scopo é quello di servire la comunitá scientifica per quanto posso fare a livello di comunicazione.

Per questo mi rivolgo anche a coloro che ancora seguono errati concetti interpretativi in questo settore, cambiate e gettatevi solo sul documento e smettete di vivere di sogni che non esistevano nemmeno al tempo in cui esisteva quel mondo che amiamo e studiamo.

Sono stato tanto contestato sulle mie precedenti affermazioni relative alla nobiltá dei Caputo, una grande famiglia italiana che é stata l´artefice della storia d'Italia, affermo senza ombra di dubbio che gli unici di questa grande famiglia che possono essere ritenuti nobili riconosciuti fra la nobiltá del regno d'Italia sono quelli che compaiono sugli Elenchi Ufficiali del Nobiltá Italiana relativi al 1921, 1933, 1934-36, e quelli che figurano nell'Elenco Storico della Nobiltá Italiana edito dal Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta nel 1961, ma in una famiglia cosí grande ci sono tanti rami che avrebbero potuto ottenere anche per altri motivi adeguato riconoscimento durante il regno d'Italia, ma non ne ebbero la possibilitá perché il regno fu troppo breve.

Ma la nostra storia non puo e non deve essere dimenticata, queste famiglie importati oggi sono delle Famiglie Storiche rappresentative dei ceti dominati del passato, dello stesso valore ed in alcuni casi anche di piú di quelle che furono le famiglie nobili riconosciute.

Nonostante i miei errori di concetto posso affermare di aver sempre effettuato una valida attivitá a favore di chi soffre con opere caritative e sociali che potete vedere in basso:

Salvatore Ferdinando Antonio CAPUTO

INTRODUCTION

"Noble Dynasty" is the name to honoring admirable achievement pertaining to persons so distinguished of our ancestors.  We all have ancestors, both of blood and of spirit, and each of our lives rests firmly on the foundation of their sacrifice. The ancestors we choose to honor may include not only recent and more distant family but also those that were admirable in European history. They all have the same quality; of illustrious, valiant fighters and generous men.

The word "dynasty" is sometimes used informally for people who are not rulers but, for example, members of a family with influence and power in other areas, such as a series of successive owners of a major company. It is also extended to unrelated people such as major poets of the same school or various rosters of a single sports team.The aristocratic spirit transcended frontiers. For the nobleman Europe was the homeland. Italian plasterers and painters, German musicians, and French cabinetmakers traveled for high commissions. There were variations reflecting local traditions: the Baroque style was interpreted distinctively in Austria, Italy, Spain, and France. But high style reveals certain underlying principles and convictions.

The same is true of the intellectual life of Europe, reflecting as it did two main sources, French and English. It was especially to France that the two most powerful rulers of Eastern Europe, Frederick II and Catherine II, looked for mentors in thought and style. The French language, deliberately purified from the time of Richelieu and the foundation of the Academy, was well adapted to the clear expression of ideas. The salons stimulated the discussion of ideas and engendered a distinctive style. Feminine insights there contributed to a rational culture that was also responsive to the claims of sensibility.

Today, many European Nobles and descendants of former noble families are dispersed throughout the world, and have important careers, incorporating their rich culture into their American everyday lives. The noble ancestors command us to be a volunteer that must enlarge, expand, promote, and improve, by its commanding presence the high value goals our forefathers stood for and missions to make a real difference in their newly adopted Country with special and unique worthwhile professions: professors, market analysts, mayors, auctioneers, mortgage brokers, bankers, military, actors and artists, charity volunteers and many other vital professions.

The Caputo Historial  Families Association is in contact with a wide variety of not-for-profit and philanthropic organizations around the globe including but not limited to leading universities, research institutes, academic centers, foundations, cultural institutions, economic development organizations, human service agencies, and advocacy groups, as well as with the governmental authorities of several countries.

The Caputo Historial Families Association exists to build friendship between its members, educate the public, further the spiritual life and growth of each member, to pursue philanthropic and charitable works, and to promote a Code of Nobility in mind and action. 

The Association sponsors Caputo Children?s Fund through schools, orphanages and church-related programs, we touch the lives of children in Central America. More than 75,000 street children have been identified as severely malnourished in Guatemala. This is as a result of ongoing poverty, which particularly affects children living in rural areas. We also provide assistance to other charitable groups in these regions.

While the Association may from time to time rally its membership around a common charitable effort of the Caputo Children`s Fund, it places its primary focus at the local level.

Overview of the Association

This section provides an overview of the Association which is governed by its Statute. The Association makes no claim to ancient origins.  It is also not a reconstituted "Order of Knighthood". The Association has neither originated from nor associated with other Nobility House or Order of Chivalry. The Association does not claim to be royal against what might appear on some websites and makes no pretension or claim to be such. The Association stands alone, separate and autonomous.

Titles in this Organization are not recognized as title of nobility by the international community. They are recognized within the Caputo Nobility Association only. The Institution is a traditional entity without royal, sovereign or political power. 

All members of the Association are reminded that it is considered to be in very bad taste to publicly refer to, reproduce or exhibit any honors received outside events endorsed by The Caputo Historical Families Association or without having received previous permission of Association`s President. Such unauthorized actions may violate governing norms which could result in disciplinary action being taken against infraction.

The Caputo Historical Families Association discourages public discussion on Internet blog chat box of matters pertaining or referring in any way to the Association honors, considering such actions to be nothing more than gossip intended to propagate rumors that unfortunately foment speculation.

The International Nobility Association is a "lineage society". The membership in The Caputo Historical Families Association does not creates, or elevate a person into a status of Nobility.You should not join this organization for a noble title. You should join this organization if you want to make a positive impact on people's lives.

We invite you to apply to this organization so that we may explore how we can work together for an excellent and noble cause.

THE CAPUTO HISTORICAL FAMILIES ASSOCIATION HAS SEVERAL CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS IN THE MODERN WORLD

1. To promote the social institutions of monarchy and nobility and practice their principles in a world which has largely forgotten them: chivalry, honor, duty, loyalty, respect, enlightenment, tolerance;
2. To organize conferences related to the aims and purposes of the Organization and the general assemblies of its members.
3. To promote the culture and history of the Caputo Family and the descendants of the Holy Roman Empire.
4. To research the history of the Caputo Family, the Holy Roman Empire, Kingdom of the two Sicily, Jerusalem, Antioch  and Germany;
5. To promote opportunities, in charity and fraternity, in the assistance of the street children of Guatemala City and world hungry children; to your communities; and to the less fortunate in our midst.
6. To promote a cosmopolitan society in which differences will be respected, welcomed and appreciated. Each one of us strives to make a difference in the betterment of all humanity through kindness, care and noble virtues.
7. To reward meritorious service to the Association and its goals. 

The Association is characterized as an international, indivisible, ecumenically, non-political and charitable Organization.

The Association is international in the sense that it may operate in all countries in the world and receive members without any limitations with regard to nationality, and it is indivisible in such manner that it may in no way what-so-ever be divided into two or more parts where each part may separately claim justified succession of the original Organization.

The Association is distinctly Christian in nature. It is ecumenical and shall not impose a specific denominational theology or dogma upon its members. The Organization does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality or religion or the lack of religion however and is open to members of other religions or worldview who can subscribe with good conscience to Associations`s Christian ideals of charity and can promise to be faithful to the stated aims and purposes.

The Organization is non-political in the sense that it does not participate in any political activity or polemics, and it is charitable through active assistance to people exposed to injustice, poverty and suffering. The Organization advance its spiritual and ethical values in society, to alleviate poverty, illness, loneliness and other suffering by enacting and promoting charity and to conserve the noble and constructive traditions of nobility and spiritual chivalry through the times.

The President of the Association is the sole representative, while operation and representation of the Organization is the responsibility of all members of the Council. 

All kinds of organizations are essentially monarchical. (David Starkey, ?Does Monarchy Matter? Arts and Humanities in Higher Education 2005, 4, p. 215) It is in nations as well as in the private sector in companies, hospitals, schools, universities, churches and families. It is the rule of one that tends to prevail in all the earth. ?Whether you call him Monarch, Pope, Dictator, President or Prime Minister is immaterial. In practice he is [a] King?  

The Council by  the  intermediary of  the President  may  propose amendments to the  Constitution,  Laws,  Statutes and  other  regulations of  the Organization. 

Field of Action of the Association

As an international organization the Caputo Nobility Organization shall work within the laws and regulations of the countries in which it has established units or activities. Wherever the Association runs a charitable program, it shall be done in keeping with the laws of the country in question.

Economy

The regular and administrative activities of the Association are to be financed through the annual contribution of its members and occasional gifts or grants received for this purpose. The charities of the Organization are to be financed through gifts or grants received for this purpose with or without ties attached, and from means extracted from the funds of the Association. All means received for the charities of the Organization must be applied entirely to this purpose. The means annually contributed by the members must be sufficient to ensure the proper operation of Noble Dynasty Association.

Regular accounts are to be kept regarding all fields and levels of activity of the Organization. Countries Delegates are the smallest administrative units of accounts within the Association. The accounts regarding the various charities are to be established in such manner as to enable full transparency of the use of received means towards the contributors. All accounts are to be audited and the audited annual accounts of the Association are to be included in the Annual Report. The financial year of the Organization is identical to the calendar year.

The economical responsibility of the Organization is limited to its means. The Association may not accrue debts that are in excess of the means available for administrative purposes. The funds of the Organization may not in any way be seized to cover its debts or encumbrances.

Information

The President regulates the relation of the Association towards the press and media. The Organization is not under any obligation to reply to public criticism or participate in public political or religious polemics, but may officially correct erroneous information that are or may be detrimental to the Organization.

The external and internal information activities of the Association are to be regulated according to the decisions of the President with the Council, and to be adjusted to the needs and profile of the Organization so that they reflect its character and aims.

Patron/ Protector

The Association may accept a Patron and or Protector if this may serve its aims. Such Protector must be Christian. Protection of the Organization is not associated with any power upon the Organization.

 SPIRITUAL GUIDE OF THE ASSOCIATION

POST NOMINAL TITLES

A title is a prefix or suffix added to someone's name to signify either veneration, an official position or a professional or academic qualification. In some languages, titles may even be inserted between a first and last name (for example, Graf in German, Cardinal in Catholic usage or clerical titles such as Archbishop).

Some members uses titles such as Cav./Dama(Italian "Cavaliere" or "Knight/Dame") before their names as a polite way of respect for the organization as they are very proud to belong to, they can be used in private conversation, but are not officially recognized. These titles are private and as such, they should not be used outside of the organization.

There is no problem with creating what purport to be titles and calling them titles, as long as the recipients are aware of the uncertain status of such titles within the international community and ? more importantly ? as long as such tiles are used with discretion. We consider it a good idea particularly valid as moral value which in some manner in private ambient maintain a tradition of our culture which deserves not to die. At country or state level, such creations are practice. At a private level, it is not illegal to do so, is harmless, and if anyone wishes to recognize such titles, then they can do so. Governments invariably will not do so.

Publicly and privately corporations confer corporate titles or business titles on company officials as a means of identifying their function in the organization. In addition, many non-profit organizations, educational institutions, partnerships, associations, societies and sole proprietorships also confer corporate titles.

HONORARY TITLE

An honorary title or title of honor is a title bestowed upon individuals or organizations as an award in recognition of their merits. Sometimes the title bears the same or nearly the same name as a title of authority, but the person bestowed does not have to carry any duties, possibly except for ceremonial ones.

To be considered a noble or royal depends upon the laws and practices of the particular nation involved and international attitudes and acceptance.

Nobility it's not so much due to a status  by the grace of God', as it was said and it was believed at one time, but the initiative of an ancestor who, although of humble origins, personal merit, could reach a social level so high that he can have the privilege of being honored with a title. According to the will of the monarch, the title could be given to those who had no parents, or grandparents, or otherwise illustrious ancestors.

Suffice it to say that Charlemagne, when he realized he could trust someone, even if this was not of noble birth, named him Count ... with the grievances of Adalberon Bishop of Laon, who complained that "common people would climb up for merit on the high office up to nobility status?.

Title of authority, title of office or title of command is the official designation of a position held in an organization associated with certain duties of authority such our Delegates Worldwide.

The titles and post nominal granted are seen as honorifics and must not be confused with genuine knighthoods. The post nominal titles are for use within the Association only.These titles are purely honorific and must not be understood or even used as titles of nobility or Royalty under international law. Therefore, the honorific post nominal conferred to members are only forms of award or appreciation for some goods or services done to the Association or to the President of the Organization, and has nothing to do with the creation of legitimate new titles or royalty, nobility or knighthood.

Signs of Respect or Status

An honorific title may refer to a manner in which to address another person as a sign of respect. Some honorific titles, such as Mr., Mrs., sir or ma'am (madam), are commonplace; these titles have evolved from English honorific titles. For example, "mister" came from the term "master, while "Mrs." and "Ms." refer back to the British honorific term "mistress."

The clergy includes honorific titles to indicate respect and/or status within a particular order. These include everything from Father, Pastor and sister to Bishop, Cardinal and Pope. Other such signs of respect include "Your Grace" and "Your Eminence."

Other titles, while honorific, reflect a status a person has achieved within a certain field of work. A judge is referred to as "your honor" as a sign of respect. "Captain" is another example of an honorary title that relates to respect, such as the captain of an airplane.

An honorary title or title of honor is a title bestowed upon individuals or organizations as an award in recognition of their merits.

RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS

Contrary to an erroneous widespread adoption and use of a coat of Arms has never been the sole prerogative of nobility, but a faculty allows anyone, just like today, anyone can design a logo and use to distinguish their activities or properties by saving the rights of third parties.

Coats of arms are not titles of nobility, nor are they necessarily the prerogative of the nobility.

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Conte Berardo Candida Gonzaga – “Memorie delle famiglie nobili delle province meridionali d’Italia” Napoli, 1876.

Goffredo Di Crollanza – “Enciclopedia araldico-cavalleresca” – Rocca San Casciano, 1878 “Enclopedia Italiana di Scienze, Lettere Ed Arti” – a cura di Giovanni Treccani, Roma, 1949.

Carlo De Lellis – “Discorsi Delle Famiglie Nobili Del Regno Di Napoli” Parte Seconda, In Napoli Nella Stampa di gio: Francesco Paci, 1663.

Istituto Araldica Coccia – Firenze, 1992

Ancestors Ltd., Heritage House – 35 Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2UD, Inghilterra.

Ricerche dirette della mia famiglia a carico del signore Salvatore Genovese di “Araldica”, Dicembre 2004

Alberto Meriggi, “Corrado I d’Antiochia, Un Principe Ghibellino Nelle Vicentde Della Seconda Metá Del XIII Secolo”  Edizioni QuattroVenti Snc. Cas. Post 156, Urbino (1990).

Franco Cardini –“Il Barbarossa, Vita, Trionfi e Illusioni di Federico I Imperatore” 1985 Arnoldi Mondatori Editore S.p.a., Milano.

Ernst Kantorowicz – “Federico II di Svevia” 1957 Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., Londra – 1978 Rusconi Libri S.p.a., via Livrani 1/B, 20126, Milano

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