House of Orlandi
The House of Orlandi was an Italian political and military family of the Republic of Pisa, dating back as early as the 10th century.
House of Orlandi | |
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Noble House | |
Country | March of Tuscany Republic of Pisa Republic of Florence Grand Duchy of Tuscany |
Founded | 10th century |
Founder | Rodilando Orlandi |
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Traditions | Roman Catholicism |
Dissolution | 1519 | (original line)
Cadet branches | 4 cadet branches; still alive only 3: List
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History
The Orlandi had a rivalry with the House of Della Gherardesca after Ugolino della Gherardesca's betrayal in the battle of Meloria.
There is a Orlandi Chapel in the church of Saint Francis in Pescia.
Sources
- Guccio Nauesi: Istoria genealogica delle famiglie nobili toscane, et vmbre, Firenze 1671
- Touring Club of Italy: Toscana, Umbria, Marche, Milano 2002
- Antonio Musarra: 1284 La battaglia della Meloria, Roma 2018
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