Antonio Loredan
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.
Antonio Loredan | |
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Antonio Loredan (on the right) with a Young Man, by Vittore Carpaccio, 1495, Gallerie dell'Accademia | |
| Born | 1420 |
| Died | August 1482 |
| Nationality | Venetian |
| Occupation(s) | Military Officer and Governor |
| Known for | successful defence of Scutari and commissioning the Legend of Saint Ursula |
| Spouse | Orsola Pisani |
| Children | Giovanni Loredan, Marco Loredan, Jacopo Loredan |
| Parent(s) | Giacomo Loredan Beatrice Marcello |
| Family | House of Loredan |
| Honours | Order of Saint Mark |
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