The Mantovan surname is a habitational name taken on from the name of the city of Mantua.
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Early Origins of the Mantovan family
The surname Mantovan was first found in Modena (Etruscan: Mutna; Latin: Mutina; Modenese: Mòdna), a city in Emilia capital of the province of Modena. It became Roman in 215 B.C. It was successfully defended by Brutus against Mark Anthony. It changed hands many times between Church and Duchy. In 1859 the inhabitants declared in favor of unity with the Kingdom of Italy. The Ducal Palace is a notable. Rich in art the city has many museums and galleries. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.
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Early History of the Mantovan family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mantovan research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mantovan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Mantovan Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Mantineo, Mantovani, Màntova, Mantovani, Mantovano, Mantovàn, Mantovanèlli, Mantoàni, Mantoàn, Mantuàno, Mantuàn and many more.
Early Notables of the Mantovan family
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Migration of the Mantovan family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Isedore Mantova, who arrived in California in 1887.
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