Giovanni Pepoli

Giovanni Pepoli (born c. 1290) was a Bolognese banker, a son of Romeo Pepoli and younger brother of Taddeo. Romeo had been the real master of Bologna since 1307, until the rival Maltraversi drove the family out on 17 July 1321.

They took refuge in Ferrara and Romagna. In 1323 the papal legate Bertrando del Poggetto captured Giovanni together with Taddeo, but the two brothers escaped.

In 1325 Giovanni fought beside the Modenese at Zappolino, where the exiles tried to force their way home. The attempt failed, and the Pepoli were readmitted in March 1328, when the legate let many exiles return.