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Pietro III Candiano | |
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| 21st Doge of Venice | |
| In office 942–959 | |
| Preceded by | Pietro Participazio |
| Succeeded by | Pietro IV Candiano |
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| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 959 |
| Spouse(s) | Arcielda Candiano |
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| Parent(s) | Pietro II Candiano |
Pietro III Candiano was the Doge of Venice from 942 until 959. He was the son of Pietro II Candiano. [1]
In 948 he led a fleet of 33 galleys to punish the Dalmatian pirates,the Narentines,for repeatedly raiding against Venetian shipping in the Adriatic Sea. After the attempt failed,he tried again,but the result was a peace treaty that made the Venice pay tribute to the Narentines for safe passage for the next 50 years,until Doge Pietro II Orseolo's reign. His dogaressa was Arcielda Candiano. [2]
Pietro and Arcielda had:
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