An ancient and illustrious family of uncertain origin, according to tradition originating from Milan although for some they came from Aquileia, in either case they would have settled in Venice from Musestre on the Venetian mainland around the year 1000.
One of the most famous, wealthiest and longest-lived lineages of the Venetian patriciate, they lived in Palazzo Mocenigo (Casa Vecchia) in San Samuele on the Grand Canal and later expanded into an adjoining palace called Casa Nuova (the main branch of the family resided in San Samuele while the affiliate in San Stae).
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