Jacopo Contarini

Jacopo Contarini (Giacomo) (1193 – 6 April 1280

Although he came from one of the most illustrious Venetian families, Contarini, Jacopo was not considered an influential person and he was probably chosen as a compromise between the two major factions. Being already in his eighties and unable to face the position's challenges—a revolt in Istria and Crete and a war with Ancona—he abdicated as Doge after five years and retired to a monastery, where he died the same year. He was probably buried in the church of Frari. He was married to one Jacobina.