Fosco Loredan
16th-century Venetian nobleman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fosco Loredan (died 1598) was a 16th-century Venetian nobleman of the Loredan family known for the murder of his wife Elena Grimani by decapitation, which resulted in an urban legend known as The Ghost of Fosco Loredan. The legend says that, on full moon nights, and when the northern wind blows, the ghost of Fosco Loredan appears over the Grand Canal, holding his wife's head in his hands.
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Fosco Loredan | |
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Known for | The Ghost of Fosco Loredan (urban legend) |
Died | 1598 Venice, Republic of Venice |
Cause of death | suicide by drowning |
Nationality | Venetian |
Family | House of Loredan |
Spouse(s) | Elena Grimani |
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