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Galeazzo II Visconti. Galeazzo II Visconti ( c. 1320 – 4 August 1378) was a member of the Visconti dynasty and a ruler of Milan, Italy. His most notable military campaigns were against Pope Gregory XI, around 1367. These battles fought between the papacy and the Visconti family ultimately ended in a peace treaty.
Apr 15, 2024 · Gian Galeazzo Visconti (born 1351, Milan—died Sept. 3, 1402, Melegnano, near Milan) was a Milanese leader who brought the Visconti dynasty to the height of its power and almost succeeded in becoming the ruler of all northern Italy. The son of Galeazzo II Visconti, who shared the rule of Milan with his brother Bernabò, Gian Galeazzo was ...
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Gian Galeazzo was the son of Galeazzo II Visconti and Bianca of Savoy. His father possessed the signoria of the city of Pavia. In 1385 Gian Galeazzo gained control of Milan by overthrowing his uncle Bernabò through treacherous means by faking a religious conversion and ambushing him during a religious procession in Milan. [4]
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After Giovanni’s death, the Visconti dominions were shared among his three nephews. When Matteo II (c. 1319–55) died, Bernabò (1323–85) and Galeazzo II (c. 1321–78) divided Milan and its territory, Bernabò taking the eastern area and Galeazzo II the western. Established at Pavia (south of Milan), Galeazzo II became a patron of artists ...
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In the same month, the three sons of Stefano agreed to share the power, dividing the Visconti domains according to geographic criteria. Matteo II died the following year, and Bernabò and Galeazzo II divided his territory between them. The two brothers settled their courts separately: Bernabò in Milan, Galeazzo II in Pavia.
Other articles where Galeazzo Visconti II is discussed: Visconti Family: 1319–55) died, Bernabò (1323–85) and Galeazzo II (c. 1321–78) divided Milan and its territory, Bernabò taking the eastern area and Galeazzo II the western. Established at Pavia (south of Milan), Galeazzo II became a patron of artists and poets, including Petrarch, and founded the University of Pavia. Ruling ...
Aug 5, 2021 · Galeazzo II Visconti was a second son of Stefano Visconti and Valentina Doria. His parents had 3 sons: Matteo II, Galeazzo, and Bernabò. After Stefano’s passing in 1327, Galeazzo became Lord of Alessandria, Alba, Asti, Como, Tortona, Novara, Pavia, Vercelli and, together with the siblings Matteo II and Bernabò, co-Lord of Milan.
