Andrea Loredan (admiral)

Andrea Loredan
Duke of Corfu
Known forsuccessful exploits against pirates in the Mediterranean
Born1455 (1455)
Venice
Died1499 (aged 43–44)
Zonchio, Ionian Sea
Cause of deathdied in the Battle of Zonchio on a burning ship
NationalityVenetian
Family House of Loredan
FatherFrancesco di Giovanni Loredan

Andrea Loredan (1455–1499) was a Venetian admiral and the Duke of Corfu, as well as a member of the noble family of Loredan. He is known for his successful exploits against pirates who raged across the Adriatic and the Mediterranean.

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