The Venetian Nobility
Watercolours of various Venetian nobles by Giovanni Grevembroch, from the Gli abiti de veneziani, mid-1700s
A fascinating history of the Venetian aristocracy, which dominated the Republic of Venice post 1297:
The Venetian Nobility - History Walks in Venice
The Venetian nobles were in principle all equals, but in practice there were differences within the nobility, and even important inequalities.
René Seindal
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