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The House of Volcasso or Volcassio was a Ragusan noble family.

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History

They are mentioned since the 13th century, and were one of the wealthiest families in the 14th century. [1] It was extinct by 1372.

Notable members

Annotations

Also spelt Volchasso, Bolchasso, Volcassio, Volcasio, Vulchasso, Volcax, Volcaxo. The name was derived from Slavic Vlkas, Vlkasović (Vukasović).

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References

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