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5 unusual facts about Giovanni Visconti


Giovanni Visconti

Giovanni Battista Visconti (1722–1784), Italian archaeologist and museum curator

John of Gallura (died 1275), or Giovanni Visconti, Judge of Gallura, Sardinian ruler

Robert of Durazzo

His uncle attempted to arrange a marriage for him with the niece of Giovanni Visconti, lord of Milan, but on his journey to Milan, Robert was arrested by James of Piedmont.

Two Towers

Its addition is attributed to Giovanni Visconti, Duke of Milan, who allegedly wanted to use it to control the turbulent Mercato di Mezzo (today via Rizzoli) and suppress possible revolts.

Vogogna

The Visconti castle, in via Castello, was built in 1344 for the bishop of Novara, Giovanni Visconti, and extended in 1449.


Bianca of Savoy

In an attempt to curb the expansionist policies of Bianca's uncle John II, Marquess of Montferrat, an alliance was established on the 22 October 1349 between Savoy, governed by Amadeus III of Geneva and Louis II of Vaud with Giovanni Visconti of Milan.

Enrico Battaglin

He won the sprint of the head group before fellow Italians Fabio Felline and Giovanni Visconti.


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