House of Orsini

The House of Orsini is an Italian noble family. It was one of the most influential princely families in Italy during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance."Orsini", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-7. Three popes belonged to the Orsini family: Celestine III (1191–1198, born Gicinto Bobone),"Pope Celestine III", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-7. Nicholas III (1277–1280, born Giovanni Gaetani Orsini),"Pope Nicholas III", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-7. and Benedict XIII (1724–1730, born Pietro Francesco Orsini)."Pope Benedict XIII", Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2011-11-7. The Orsini family also produced 34 Cardinals of the Roman Church and many other important political and religious people.

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 Catholic Encyclopedia: Orsini
 Encyclopedia Americana: Orsini

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