Visconti of Milan
Noble family
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The Visconti of Milan are a noble Italian family. They rose to power in Milan during the Middle Ages where they ruled from 1277 to 1447, initially as Lords then as Dukes, and several collateral branches still exist. Wikipedia
Etymology: vice: "deputy" - comes: "count"
Final ruler: Filippo Maria Visconti
Founded: 1075; 949 years ago
Founder: Ariprando Visconti
Motto: Vipereos mores non violabo; ("I will not violate the customs of the serpent")
Place of origin: Milan