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Dogaressa Of Venice
Dogaressa ( , , ) was the official title of the wife of the Doge of Venice. The title was unique for Venice: while the head of the Republic of Genoa were also called Doge, the wives of the Doges of Genoa were not called ''Dogaressa'', nor did they have such a public position. History The position of the dogaressa was regulated by the laws of the Republic, which specified which duties and rights she had, and what was prohibited for the title holder. These rights changed several times during the history of the Republic. The first bearer of the title was reportedly Dogaressa Carola in the 800s, and the last was Elisabetta Grimani in the 1790s. Position Just like the Doge, the dogaressa was crowned, made a Solemn Entry, and gave a vow of loyalty (''promissione ducale'') to the republic upon her coronation. The symbols of her rank were a golden veil and a crown in a similar shape as that of the doge. Similar to a queen, the dogaressa was provided with a household of ladies-in-waitin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dogaressa
Dogaressa ( , , ) was the official title of the wife of the Doge of Venice. The title was unique for Venice: while the head of the Republic of Genoa were also called Doge, the wives of the Doges of Genoa were not called ''Dogaressa'', nor did they have such a public position. History The position of the dogaressa was regulated by the laws of the Republic, which specified which duties and rights she had, and what was prohibited for the title holder. These rights changed several times during the history of the Republic. The first bearer of the title was reportedly Dogaressa Carola in the 800s, and the last was Elisabetta Grimani in the 1790s. Position Just like the Doge, the dogaressa was crowned, made a Solemn Entry, and gave a vow of loyalty (''promissione ducale'') to the republic upon her coronation. The symbols of her rank were a golden veil and a crown in a similar shape as that of the doge. Similar to a queen, the dogaressa was provided with a household of ladies-in-waiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felicia Malipiero
Felicia Malipiero (d. ''after'' 978) was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Pietro I Orseolo (r. 976–978) and mother of doge Pietro II Orseolo. Life Felicia Malipiero is described as very religious and strict, and spent her time in pious duties. Alongside her spouse, she founded a hospital for pilgrims to the memory of doge Pietro Tradonico: while her spouse spent his time praying before the altar of the hospital, she devoted her time to caring for the sick and menial chores. When her spouse abdicated and entered a Camaldolese monastery in France, Malipiero entered the Benedictine Monastery of San Zaccaria and became a nun A nun is a woman who vows to dedicate her life to religious service, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the enclosure of a monastery or convent.''The Oxford English Dictionary'', vol. X, page 599. The term is o .... Although in a monastery, she continued being the adviser of her ruling sons, advising them al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giovanna Dandolo
Giovanna Dandolo was a dogaressa of Venice by marriage to doge Pasquale Malipiero (reign 1457–1462). She was born circa 1400 as the daughter of Antonio Dandolo and married to Pasquale Malipiero in 1414. She had four children: Lorenzo, Antonio, Maddalena and Polo. Her spouse was elected doge in 1457. She was given an elaborate coronation and entry in to Venice as dogaressa in January 1458. As her predecessor before her, Giovanna Dandolo came to play a very public role as dogaressa, performing representational tasks and acting as the protector of trades and individual artists. She supported the newly introduced art of book printing in Venice, the lace industry of Burano, and acted as a financier for many writers, artists and scientists. She was referred to as the 'Empress of Printing' and the 'Queen of Lace' due to her role as the benefactor of these trades. She gathered a circle of 'men of letters' and writers around her and acted as their patron. Palazzi in ''La Virtu in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Nani
Marina Nani (circa 1400–1473) was a Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Francesco Foscari Francesco Foscari (19 June 1373 – 1 November 1457) was the 65th Doge of the Republic of Venice from 1423 to 1457. His reign, the longest of all Doges in Venetian history, lasted 34 years, 6 months and 8 days, and coincided with the inception o ... (r. 1423–1457). She was the daughter of Bartolommeo Nani and married Francesco Foscari in 1415. Her spouse was elected Doge in 1423. She would have been born in about 1400 and was one of the youngest dogaressas ever, as well as one of the few to give birth in office. She was crowned in an elaborate ceremony in 1427, when a crown was placed upon her head, and made a formal entry into the city. She was escorted during the ceremony by the marquis of Mantua and the marquis of Ferrara. Marina Nani played an active role during her husband's office, and few of the preceding or succeeding dogaressas participated so much in official represent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Galina
Marina Galina (died 1420) was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Michele Steno His tomb in Venice. Michele Steno (''Michiel Sten'' in Venetian Language; 1331 – December 26, 1413) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 63rd Doge of Venice from December 1, 1400 until his death. He is remembered as the ruler crucial ... (r. 1400-1413). She was a member of the ancient family of Galina and its status far exceeded that of the family of her future spouse. The year of her marriage is not confirmed but reported to have been 1362. She had no children. While the year of her birth is not known, she was reportedly quite elderly when she became dogaressa. Her spouse was elected doge in 1400. She was crowned and had her solemn Entry into the City in to the city in 1401. She was the dogaressa during a golden age for Venice, and acted as the protector of literature, culture and crafts work. Marina Galina and Michele Steno where both old when they became dogaressa an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caterina Corner (dogaressa)
Caterina Corner (fl. 1367) was the Dogaressa Dogaressa ( , , ) was the official title of the wife of the Doge of Venice. The title was unique for Venice: while the head of the Republic of Genoa were also called Doge, the wives of the Doges of Genoa were not called ''Dogaressa'', nor did t ... of Venice by marriage to the Doge Marco Corner (r. 1365-1367). Caterina became the second spouse of Marco Corner. Very little is known of her, but the fact that her low social status at birth made the election of her spouse as doge difficult. Dogaressa Caterina was somewhat mocked for her simple habits, which was not seen as unsuitable for the rank of a dogaressa, but the doge always loyally defended her and called her a good woman and wife. References {{Reflist * Staley, Edgcumbe: ' The Dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges', London : T. W. Laurie, 1910 Year of death unknown Dogaressas of Venice Year of birth unknown House of Cornaro 14th-century Venetian women 14th-cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aluycia Gradenigo
Aluycia Gradenigo (died 1385) was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Marino Faliero (r. 1354–1355). Aluycia was the daughter of Nicolo Gradenigo and related to doge Pietro Gradenigo. She was known for her beauty and her love life, and said to have had many affairs. She is known for her affair with Michele Steno His tomb in Venice. Michele Steno (''Michiel Sten'' in Venetian Language; 1331 – December 26, 1413) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 63rd Doge of Venice from December 1, 1400 until his death. He is remembered as the ruler crucial ..., which was the catalyst for a failed coup d'etat by doge Faliero for which he was executed.Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges ', London : T. W. Laurie References * Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges', London : T. W. Laurie, 1910 1385 deaths Dogaressas of Venice Year of birth unknown 14th-century Venetian people 14th-century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loicia Da Prata
Loicia (Aloicia) da Prata or Alucia da Frata (d. ''after'' 1268) was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Reniero Zeno Coat of arms of Reniero Zeno Silver Grosso of Doge Raniero Zeno, 1253–1268, Venice. Reniero Zeno ( vec, Renieri Zen) (died 7 July 1268) was the 45th Doge of Venice, reigning from 1 January 1253 until his death in 1268. Life The first refer ... (r. 1252-1268). She was from an influential family of Friuli, which initially a matter of dislike when she became dogaressa. Her spouse was elected doge in 1252. Loicia da Prata was described as beautiful, virtuous and generous. She was reportedly a popular dogaressa, known for her charitable projects. Upon the will of the government doge Reniero Zeno introduced the "Promissione" to curb any potential influence of the dogaressa upon the affairs of state. In accordance with its terms, dogaressa Loicia da Prata was made to swear not to receive food stuffs, cattle and horses, poultry and game or other gift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valdrada Of Sicily
Valdrada of Sicily (died c. 1252) was a Sicilian princess and the Dogaressa of Venice by her marriage to Doge Jacopo Tiepolo (r. 1229–1249). Born at the very latest in 1194, Valdrada was the youngest child of King Tancred of Sicily and Sibylla of Acerra. Her father died in 1194, and her brother was deposed later that same year, by Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who also captured Constance, her mother and her two sisters. She married the Doge in 1242, after the death of his former dogaressa Maria Storlato (d. 1240). The wedding followed that of her sister Constance who had been married to her husband's predecessor as doge to confirm the Treaty of Venice between Sicily and Venice. Her royal status and 'ostentation of Regal rank' in the Venetian Court has been suggested to have influenced the promulgation of what was called the "Promissione", which was instigated in 1242 and which stated that the Doge was not the executive Head of the State but only the executor of the or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constance Of Sicily, Dogaressa Of Venice
Constance of Sicily (floruit 1220) was a Sicilian Princess and the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Pietro Ziani (r. 1205–1229). She was the daughter of Tancred, King of Sicily, and Sibylla of Acerra. Her father died in 1194, and her brother was deposed later that same year, by Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who also captured Constance, her mother and her two sisters. She married the Doge Pietro Ziani in 1213, after the death of his former dogaressa Maria Baseggio. The marriage was arranged on the suggestion of the doge as a confirmation and renewal of the Treaty of Venice between Sicily and Venice, which had been forged by the father of Pietro Ziani, doge Sebastiano Ziani, and William II of Sicily, the predecessor of Constance's father. This was the first time a Doge of Venice had married a Princess since Theodora Anna Doukaina Selvo in the 11th-century. She was described as beautiful and dignified, "a woman of conspicuous ability and ambition" and well suited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felicita Maria Di Boemondo
Felicita Maria di Boemondo of Antioch (d. ''after'' 1172) was a Princess of Antioch and the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Vital II Michele (r. 1156–1172). She was the daughter of Bohemund of Antioch. As a dogaressa, Felicita Maria was known as a benefactor of especially the convent San Zaccaria The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church in central Venice, Italy. It is a large edifice, located in the Campo San Zaccaria, just off the waterfront to the southeast of Piazza San Marco and St Mark's Basilica. It is ded .... Visiting San Zaccaria at the time of the murder of her spouse, she chose never to leave the convent again. References * Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges', London : T. W. Laurie, 1910 {{Reflist Dogaressas of Venice 12th-century Venetian people 12th-century Venetian women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alicia Michele
Alicia or Adelasa (d. ''after'' 1156) was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Domenico Michele (r. 1117–1130) and the mother of the Doge Vital II Michele. She was politically active during the reign of her spouse, continued to be a part of the political life after his abdication in 1130, and successfully worked for Vital II Michele's election as doge A doge ( , ; plural dogi or doges) was an elected lord and head of state in several Italian city-states, notably Venice and Genoa, during the medieval and renaissance periods. Such states are referred to as " crowned republics". Etymology The .... Donna Alicia is described as a politically active dogaressaStaley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges', London : T. W. Laurie and is said to have been the partner of Doge Domenico in his projects and ambitions. As dogaressa, she encouraged guilds, crafts, and art, protected charity organisations, and received ambassadors. When her spouse abdicated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |