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House of Orlandi
Noble House
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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