Giovanni Gradenigo

Giovanni Gradenigo († August 8, 1356 ), called Nason, was the 56th Doge of Venice. He reigned from 1355 to 1356. During his reign Venice could make peace with Genoa and Milan, while on the other hand, kindled a war with the Hungarians, with Gorizia and with the Patriarch of Aquileia.

Family

The Gradenigo family were among the oldest and most important, the so-called apostolic, families of Venice. Before Giovanni's choice two other members of the family were Doge Pietro Gradenigo (1289-1311) and Bartolomeo Gradenigo ( 1339-1342 ). Ludovica Gradenigo was married to his predecessor Marino Faliero.

Life

His father Marino Gradenigo was a brother of Doge Pietro Gradenigo, his mother was a daughter of the Doge Giovanni Dandolo. During his political career was the podestà of Koper, Padua and Treviso, and procurator. He was married three times and had four daughters and four sons.

The Dogenamt

His election took place in a hurry, because you obviously after the execution of his predecessor quickly wanted to create proper conditions for treason again. Gradenigo died after about 16 months in office.

He was buried in the chapter house of the Frari church without epitaph and insignia of his office. The tomb has not been preserved.