The Orsini family was one of the most celebrated princely families in medieval Italy and renaissance Rome.

Members of the Orsini include popes,

♦ Celestine III (1191-1198)

♦ Nicholas III (12 77-1280)

♦ Benedict XIII (1724-1730),

… and numerous condottieri and other relevant political and religious figures.

Origins

According to their family lore, the Orsini are descended from the Julio-Claudian family of ancient Rome. Continue reading →