House of Loredan

The House of Loredan (Italian: [loreˈdan], Venetian: [loɾeˈdaŋ]) is a noble family from Venice which has played a significant role in shaping the history of the entire Mediterranean. A political dynasty in the Late Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the early modern period, the family has throughout the centuries produced a number of famous personalities: doges, statesmen, magnates, procurators, providures, podestàs, military commanders, naval captains, church dignitaries, writers and lawyers.

House of Loredan

The House of Loredan (Italian: [loreˈdan], Venetian: [loɾeˈdaŋ]) is a noble family from Venice which has played a significant role in shaping the history of the entire Mediterranean. A political dynasty in the Late Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the early modern period, the family has throughout the centuries produced a number of famous personalities: doges, statesmen, magnates, procurators, providures, podestàs, military commanders, naval captains, church dignitaries, writers and lawyers.