Pietro II Candiano (c. 872 – 939) was the nineteenth Doge of Venice between 932 and 939. He followed his father, Pietro I Candiano (887), Pietro Tribuno (888-912), and Orso II Participazio (912-932) to become Doge of Venice in 932.
He began the Venetian policy of expansion on the mainland after 932. Candiano II began a bitter economic blockading war against Istria early in his rule. He burnt Venice's neighbor and potential rival, Comacchio, to the ground following a trifling diplomatic incident. He married Arcielda Candiano. He was succeeded as Doge by his son, Pietro III Candiano.
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| Preceded by Orso II Participazio |
Doge of Venice 932-939 |
Succeeded by Pietro Participazio |
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