Virginio Orsini, born 1572
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Virginio Orsini was the second Duke of Bracciano
, a member of the Orsini family.
He was the son of Paolo Giordano I Orsini
and Isabella de' Medici
, and inherited his father titles and fiefs after his death in 1585. His son Paolo Giordano became a prince of the Holy Roman Empire
through his marriage with Isabella Appiani
, princess of Piombino.
He died in Rome in 1615.
Bracciano
Bracciano is a small town in the Italian region of Lazio, 30 km northwest of Rome. The town is famous for its volcanic lake and for a particularly well-preserved medieval castle Castello Orsini-Odescalchi...
, a member of the Orsini family.
He was the son of Paolo Giordano I Orsini
Paolo Giordano I Orsini
Paolo Giordano I Orsini was the first duke of Bracciano from 1560. He was a member of the Rome family of the Orsini.-Biography:...
and Isabella de' Medici
Isabella de' Medici
Isabella Romola de' Medici was the daughter of Cosimo I de' Medici, first Grand Duke of Tuscany, and Eleonora di Toledo....
, and inherited his father titles and fiefs after his death in 1585. His son Paolo Giordano became a prince of the Holy Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
through his marriage with Isabella Appiani
Isabella Appiani
Isabella Appiani was an Italian noblewoman as the daughter of Alessandro Appiani and his wife, Isabella de Mendoza. She was Princess of Piombino from 1611 to 1628...
, princess of Piombino.
He died in Rome in 1615.