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''[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Italy Language and Languages|Language and Languages]]''{{Italy-sidebar}} | |||
Most | Most materials used in Italian research are written in Italian. However, you do not need to speak or read Italian to do research in Italian records. You will, however, need to know some key words and phrases to understand the records. | ||
Because the Roman Catholic Church is predominant, most church records are in Latin. Because of the various political situations through the years, you may also find records from the northern areas in French or German. | Because the Roman Catholic Church is predominant, most church records are in Latin. Because of the various political situations through the years, you may also find records from the northern areas in French or German. | ||