On the other hand, the Kizoku system in city states in northern Italy (such as Venice and Florence) followed the tradition in republican Rome, and Kizoku consisted of hereditary members of the Chamber of Elders and new members of the Chamber of Elders who were selected by using money or due to their contributions.
一方、北イタリア等の都市国家（ヴェネツィア、フィレンツェ等）は共和制ローマの貴族の衣鉢を継いでおり、世襲で元老院議員となる者や、金や功績により新たに元老議員に選ばれた者などが貴族に当たる。