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Name Origin

Lodovico is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle'. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' (famous) and 'wig' (war).

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Famous People

Lodovico Ariosto (1474-1533)

Poet, Dramatist

  • Author of the epic poem Orlando Furioso
  • Considered one of the greatest Italian poets of the Renaissance

Lodovico il Moro (1452-1508)

Duke of Milan

  • Patron of the arts and sciences during the Italian Renaissance
  • Commissioned works by Leonardo da Vinci