Pietro II Candiano
Deceased Person
0872 – 0939
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Who was Pietro II Candiano?
Pietro II Candiano was the nineteenth Doge of Venice between 932 and 939. He followed his father, Pietro I Candiano, Pietro Tribuno, and Orso II Participazio to become Doge of Venice in 932.
He began the Venetian policy of expansion on the mainland after 932. Candiano II began a bitter economic blockading war against Istria early in his rule. He burnt Venice's neighbor and potential rival, Comacchio, to the ground following a trifling diplomatic incident. He was succeeded as Doge by his son, Pietro III Candiano.
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- Born
- 0872
- Also known as
- Pietro Candiano II
- Nationality
- Italy
- Died
- 0939
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on July 23, 2013
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