Giovanni Dandolo
Giovanni Dandolo | |
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Giovanni Dandolo's coat of arms | |
| Doge of Venice | |
| In office 1280–1289 | |
| Preceded by | Jacopo Contarini |
| Succeeded by | Pietro Gradenigo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 2 November 1289 |
Giovanni Dandolo was the 48th Doge of Venice, elected late in his life on 31 March 1280. He died on 2 November 1289. During his reign, the first Venetian gold ducat was introduced into circulation.