Zanino Dandolo

Zanino Dandolo was the natural son of Doge Francesco Dandolo of Venice, born to a mistress. Francesco's only legitimate son, Gratone, had died before him.

In his will, drawn up five days before his death on 31 October 1339, the doge left Zanino nearly all his estate, including the family palace at San Polo in Venice and extensive properties in the Ferrarese.