Giovanni II Valente
Giovanni II Valente (Genoa, 1280 – Genoa, 1360) was the third doge of the Republic of Genoa. His time in office was marked by the crushing defeat of the city against the Venetians at the naval Battle of Alghero. Giovanni had already asked to succeed the first doge of the Republic in December 1345 but had turn down the responsibility.
Giovanni II Valente | |
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| 3rd Lifetime Doge of the Republic of Genoa | |
| In office January 9, 1350 – October 8, 1353 | |
| Preceded by | Giovanni I di Murta |
| Succeeded by | Position temporarily vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1280 Genoa, Republic of Genoa |
| Died | 1360 Genoa, Republic of Genoa |
| Political party | Popolani |
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