List of Doges of Venice - Ninth Century

Ninth Century

  • Obelerio Antenoreo (804–811) exiled, attempted to return to power, killed & head displayed in the market
  • Agnello Participazio (811–827) forced into exile at Zara by his eldest son Giustiniano
  • Giustiniano Participazio (827–829)
  • Giovanni I Participazio (829–837) arrested, and tonsured (head shaved like monk)
  • Pietro Tradonico (837–864) assassination, although in this case his successor arrested and executed the assassins
  • Orso I Participazio (864–881)
  • Giovanni II Participazio (881–887) resigned due to poor health
  • Pietro I Candiano (887–888) killed in open battle while invading the Narentines
  • Pietro Tribuno (888–912)

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