Ludovisi (family)

For the Roman district, see Ludovisi (rione of Rome).
Villa Ludovisi in the 1880s

The Ludovisi were a Italian noble family, originating from Bologna. They had close ties with the Papacy and were influential in the Papal States. Alessandro Ludovisi became a cardinal and later Pope Gregory XV. His cardinal-nephew was Ludovico Ludovisi.

Beginning in 1634 with Niccolò I Ludovisi, one branch of the family ruled the Principality of Piombino. They owned the Villa Ludovisi in Rome. In 1894, they sold their art collection to the state. Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi, prince of Venosa, was a winemaker at his estate Fiorano from the late 1940s to 1995.[1]

Ludovisi treasures

References

  1. ↑ Asimov, Eric, The New York Times (December 22, 2004). An Italian Prince and His Magic Cellar

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