Antonio Loredan
| Antonio Loredan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1420 |
| Died | August 1482 |
| Nationality | Venetian |
| Occupation | military officer and governor |
| Known for | successful defense of Scutari in 1474 |
Antonio Loredan or Antoine Loredan (Latin: Antonius Lauretanus) (1420 – August 1482)[1] was a member of Venetian noble family Loredan, captain of Venetian held Scutari and governor of Split, Albania Veneta and a town in Morea.
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Family
Antoine Loredan was born in the Loredan noble Venetian family. His wife was Orsa (Orsola) Pisani[2] with whom he had three sons: Giovanni, Marco and Jacopo.[3]
Morea and Dalmatia
In 1466 Loredan was governor of one town in Morea.[4] In period 1467—9 he was a governor of Split in Venetian Dalmatia.[5]
Albania Veneta
Loredan was appointed as captain of Scutari and governor of Albania Veneta on 12 July 1473.[6]
He was one of Venetian military commanders during the Siege of Shkodra (1474).[7] According to some sources, when Scutari garrison complained for lack of food and water, Loredan told them "If you are hungry, here is my flesh; if you are thirsty, I give you my blood."[8]
Because of the successful defense of the city he was considered as war hero.[9] Venetian government awarded Loredan with title of "Knight of San Marco".[10] To celebrate this victory Venetians decided on 4 September 1474 to construct a hospital.[11]
Cyprus and Venice
After successful defense of Scutari, Loredan was ordered by the Venetian government to seize Cyprus and garrison its castles[12] after destroying Ottoman forts on Bojana first. The purpose of this move was to prevent Republic of Genoa to use unstable situation at Cyprus and capture it first.[13]
In 1478 Loredan was Procurator of San Marco.[14] He died of marsh fever in 1482, during the War of Ferrara.[15]
In literature and arts
Loredan is mentioned in many works of literature, such as those authored by Stjepan Mitrov Ljubiša[16] and Marin Barleti.[17]
References
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External links
- George Merula The Siege of Shkodra (1474) - published on the website of Robert Elsie
