Giovanniccia Candiano

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Giovanniccia Candiano, also called Giuliana, was a Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Pietro IV Candiano (r. 959-976) and mother of Vitale Candiano.

Giovanniccia was not a member of the aristocracy and was previously divorced when Pietro entered in to a relationship with her, and when he made her dogaressa after his installation ti caused a scandal and a social boycott which damaged the reputation of the doge. Eventually, Pietro was convinced to divorce her and imprison her as a nun in the convent San Zaccaria. She has been the subject of legends and myths. She is a part of a famous deck of cards featuring the dogaressas of Venice, as Hearts of Four.

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Preceded by
Arcielda Candiano
Dogaressa of Venice
959–966
Waldrada of Tuscany