Giovanni Sclafani
Signore di Sclafani

Other names: Giovanni Sclifano

Biographical

Signore di Sclafani

Giovanni is said to have arrived in Sicily from Lombardy and to have been in the service of William I, King of Sicily (r. 1154–66). According to the historian Filadelfo Mugnos, after saving the king’s life during the conspiracy led by Matteo Bonello, Giovanni was rewarded with the ancient castle of Megerio in Sclafani, along with its dependencies, and the castle was renamed Sclafani.

He had issue:
• Goffredo (see)