Giovanni Querini (Podestà of Constantinople)

Giovanni Querini was a 13th-century Venetian nobleman and administrator.

Life

Giovanni Querini is first attested in 1204 in Venice. ^[1] In 1225, he was ducal councillor, and in 1226 he took up service under the Latin Emperor, Robert of Courtenay, though not before taking an oath to not do so against Venetian interests. ^[1] He was thus a natural choice to become Venetian Podestà of Constantinople, likely after Emperor Robert died in January 1228. ^[2] His term of office was nevertheless brief, as he was replaced in spring 1229 by Romeo Querini. ^[3] He is finally attested as ducal councillor in Venice in 1231. ^[3]

References

1. Jacoby 2006, p. 71.
2. Jacoby 2006, pp. 71–72.
3. Jacoby 2006, p. 72.

Sources

• Jacoby, David (2006). "The Venetian Government and Administration in Latin Constantinople, 1204–1261: A State within a State". In Gherardo Ortalli; Giorgio Ravegnani; Peter Schreiner (eds.). Quarta Crociata. Venezia - Bisanzio - Impero latino. Atti delle giornate di studio. Venezia, 4-8 maggio 2004. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti. pp. 19–79. ISBN   978-8-8881-4374-3.

Political offices
Preceded by Teofilo Zeno	Podestà of Constantinople 1228–1229	Succeeded by Romeo Querini