Giovanni Soranzo
Giovanni Soranzo | |
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The coat of arms of Soranzo | |
| Doge of Venice | |
| In office 1312–1328 | |
| Preceded by | Marino Zorzi |
| Succeeded by | Francesco Dandolo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1240 |
| Died | December 21, 1328 (aged 87–88) |
| Resting place | St Mark's Basilica |
Giovanni Soranzo (Latin: Iohannes Superantio; 1240 – 31 December 1328) was a Venetian statesman of the prominent Soranzo family who served as the 51st Doge of Venice. He ascended to the position on 13 July 1312 and served until his death. Soranzo was a member of a noble family; he was married to Franchesina. In 1310 his son-in-law, Niccolo' Querini was exiled for life from Venice for taking part in the Tiepolo conspiracy to overthrow the state. Soranzo was succeeded as Doge by Francesco Dandolo. He was also an Italian politician, diplomat and admiral.