Zeno family
The Zeno, also known as Zen, are a patrician family in Venice. Members include:
- 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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