Paolina Loredano

Paolina Loredan of the noble Loredan family was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to Doge Carlo Contarini (r. 1655-1656). Paolina Loredan was born to Lorenzo Loredan and married Carlo Contarini in 1600. She was known for her decision never to appear in any public ceremonial. Described as an "immensely stout woman and unusually plain-looking", she was reportedly afraid that "the salutations of the populace would not partake of their usually complimentary character", and that she would have been mocked because of her appearance.

Paolina Loredano

Paolina Loredan of the noble Loredan family was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to Doge Carlo Contarini (r. 1655-1656). Paolina Loredan was born to Lorenzo Loredan and married Carlo Contarini in 1600. She was known for her decision never to appear in any public ceremonial. Described as an "immensely stout woman and unusually plain-looking", she was reportedly afraid that "the salutations of the populace would not partake of their usually complimentary character", and that she would have been mocked because of her appearance.