Cybo

The Cybo, Cibo or Cibei family of Italy is an aristocratic family from Genoa of Greek origin. They came to the city in the 12th century. In 1528 the Cybo's formed the 17th "Albergo", a union of noble families of Genoa. The family split in many branches, some living in Genoa, other in Naples. Most famous member is pope Innocent VIII, from whom descended the dukes of Massa. They married with the most famous Italian families including the Medici's of Tuscany, Rovere's of Urbino, Este's of Modena and the Pico della Mirandolas.