House of Orlandi explained

House of Orlandi
Native Name Lang:Italian
Type:Noble House
Coat Of Arms:Stemma-famiglia-20158-orlandi-0.jpg
Coat Of Arms Size:150px
Country: March of Tuscany


Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Founded:10th century
Founder:Rodilando Orlandi
Dissolution: (original line)
Cadet Branches:4 cadet branches; still alive only 3:
Traditions:Roman Catholicism

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.

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