Galeazzo I Visconti

Galeazzo I Visconti (21 January 1277 – 6 August 1328) was lord of Milan from 1322 to 1327. After being chosen Captain of Milan, he defeated two papal armies and was excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Temporarily imprisoned for murder, Galeazzo retired to Pescia and died in August 1328.

Galeazzo I Visconti
Lord of Milan
Coat of arms
Reign1322–1327
PredecessorMatteo I Visconti
SuccessorLuchino
Born21 January 1277
Died6 August 1328
Pescia
Noble familyHouse of Visconti
Spouse(s)Beatrice d'Este
Issue
FatherMatteo I Visconti
MotherBonacossa Borri
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