| Jolly family | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms of the Jolly family | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Place of origin | London |
| Founded | 1799 |
| Founder | Alexander Jolly |
| Titles | Baron, Viscount |
| Motto | Recte et fideliter (correctly and faithfully) |
The Jolly family is a Belgian noble family originally from London whose proven male-line parentage dates back to 1799. [1]
The Jolly family descends from London native Alexander Jolly and Marie-Françoise Moroy. Their son, Hubert, was president of the bar association of Brussels. [1]
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