Giovanni Visconti

Giovanni Visconti (1290–1354) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal, who was co-ruler in Milan and lord of other Italian cities. He also was a military leader who fought against Florence, and used force to capture and hold other cities.

Biography He was the son of Matteo I Visconti and Bonacossa Borri.

Giovanni Visconti was elected archbishop by the Capitol of Milan in 1317, but Pope John XXII refused to confirm the election and instead raised Aicardus from Comodeia to that position.

Together with his brother Luchino, Visconti bought from the Pope the title of co-ruler of Milan, for 500,000 florins.

Giovanni Visconti died 5 October 1354.

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