Venice and Milan also grew wealthy and powerful, playing large roles in Italian politics and attracting many artists and writers to their gilded streets. Venice was ruled by oligarchy in the hands of its Great Council of noble families, and Milan by a strong monarchy that produced a line of powerful dukes.
Meaning of Mathias. English name. In English, the name Mathias means-gift of god. Other origins for the name Mathias include-English, Welsh, Danish.The name Mathias is most often used as a boy name or male name.
Save the planet! The proud and noble English surname of Doe originates with the Norman French Castle of O, and means from O. Some of the Doe family held a family seat at Lancashire from very early times, and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy for their activities at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. 1 person found this useful.