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Which other noble families descended from the Obertenghi dynasty?
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The Obertenghi dynasty, a powerful 10th-century family that held significant influence in regions such as Lunigiana, Genoa, and Milan, served as the ancestral line for several prominent feudal houses.1
In addition to the House of Este, the dynasty gave rise to the following noble families:
- Malaspina12
- Pallavicini12
- Massa and Parodi (the margraves of Massa and Parodi)12
These families are recognized as the primary feudal clans established by the descendants of the dynasty's founder, Oberto I.2