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.
References[edit]
- Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wifes of the doges. London : T. W. Laurie
- http://www.veneziamuseo.it/REPUBBLICA/repdoge10.htm
Preceded by Arcielda Candiano |
Dogaressa of Venice 959–966 |
Waldrada of Tuscany |