Antonio Loredan

Antonio Loredan
Antonio Loredan (on the right) with a Young Man, by Vittore Carpaccio, 1495, Gallerie dell'Accademia
Born1420
DiedAugust 1482
NationalityVenetian
Occupation(s)Military Officer and Governor
Known forsuccessful defence of Scutari and commissioning the Legend of Saint Ursula
SpouseOrsola Pisani
ChildrenGiovanni Loredan, Marco Loredan, Jacopo Loredan
Parent(s)Giacomo Loredan
Beatrice Marcello
Family House of Loredan
HonoursOrder of Saint Mark

Antonio Loredan (Latin: Antonius Lauretanus; 1420 – August 1482) was a member of the Venetian noble family of Loredan, captain of Venetian-held Scutari (Shkodër in modern Albania) and governor in Split (Venetian Dalmatia), Albania Veneta, and the Morea.

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