Zeno family

The Zeno family, also known as Zen, was a patrician family that belonged to the small circle of Venetian noble families, whose members played important role in the history of the Republic of Venice.

Coat of arms of Zeno family

Notable members

• Apostolo Zeno (1669–1750) Venetian poet, librettist, and journalist.
• Carlo Zeno (1333–1418) Venetian Admiral during War of Chioggia, but also mercenary
• Giovanni Battista Zeno (died 1501), Roman Catholic Cardinal since 1468, nephew of Pope Paul II
• Nicolò Zen the younger (1515–1565) Venetian Senator and hydraulic engineer
• Pietro Zeno (died 1345) Bailo of Negroponte, commander at Adramyttion and the Smyrniote crusades
• Pietro Zeno, Lord of Andros and Syros (died 1427)
• Reniero Zeno (died 1268) 45th Doge of Venice
• Zeno brothers: Nicolò (c. 1326–c. 1402) and Antonio (died c. 1403), marine merchants and putative explorers

The family was also the owner of Villa Zeno.