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[[File:Zen_arms.png|thumb|Coat of arms of Zeno family]] |
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The '''House of Zeno''', also known as '''Zen''', was a [[patricianship|patrician]] family |
The '''House of Zeno''', also known as '''Zen''', was a [[patricianship|patrician]] family that belonged to the small circle of [[Venetian nobility|Venetian noble families]], whose members played important role in the history of the [[Republic of Venice]]. |
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== Notable members == |
== Notable members == |
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Revision as of 12:34, 4 October 2022
The House of Zeno, also known as Zen, was a patrician family that belonged to the small circle of Venetian noble families, whose members played important role in the history of the Republic of Venice.
Notable members
- Apostolo Zeno (1669–1750) Venetian poet, librettist, and journalist.
- Carlo Zeno (1333–1418) Venetian Admiral during War of Chioggia, but also mercenary
- Giovanni Battista Zeno (died 1501), Roman Catholic Cardinal since 1468, nephew of Pope Paul II
- Nicolò Zen the younger (1515–1565) Venetian Senator and hydraulic engineer
- Pietro Zeno, Lord of Andros and Syros
- Reniero Zeno (died 1268) 45th Doge of Venice
- Zeno brothers: Nicolò (c. 1326–c. 1402) and Antonio (died c. 1403), marine merchants and putative explorers
The family was also the owner of Villa Zeno.
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