House of Orlandi
| House of Orlandi | |
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| Noble House | |
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| Country | 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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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
