Obertengo

See also: obertengo

Italian

Etymology

From Oberto +‎ -engo, indicating lineage, specifically from Oberto I, first holder of the March of Genoa.

Proper noun

Obertengo m

  1. a surname

Noun

Obertengo m (plural Obertenghi)

  1. any member of the Obertenghi dynasty

Usage notes

  • Predominantly used in the plural, in a collective sense meaning the dynasty.
  • The dynasty comprises Oberto I and descendants, although it is described as having been founded by his father, Adalberto the Margrave.

Derived terms

  • Marca Obertenga (capitalisation varies)
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