House of Orlandi

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House of Orlandi
Noble House
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Country March of Tuscany
 Republic of Pisa
 Republic of Florence
Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Founded10th century
FounderRodilando Orlandi
Titles
TraditionsRoman Catholicism
Dissolution1519 (1519) (original line)
Cadet branches4 cadet branches; still alive only 3:
List
  • Orlandi of Pescia
  • Orlandi-Cardini
  • Orlandis of Maiorca

The House of Orlandi was an Italian political and military family of the Republic of Pisa, dating back as early as the 10th century.

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.

See also[]

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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