Matteo II Visconti
Ruler of Milan (1319-1355)
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Matteo II Visconti (c. 1319 – 29 September 1355 in Saronno) was co-ruler of Milan together with his brothers Galeazzo II and Bernabò.
Matteo II Visconti | |
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| Lord of Milan, Lodi, Piacenza, Parma and Bologna | |
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| Coat of arms | .svg) |
| Reign | 1349 - 1355 |
| Predecessor | Giovanni |
| Successor | Bernabò and Galeazzo II |
| Born | c. 1319 |
| Died | 29 September 1355 |
| Noble family | Visconti |
| Spouse | Egidiola di Filippino of Gonzaga |
| Father | Stefano Visconti |
| Mother | Valentina Doria |
Biography
Matteo was the eldest son of Stefano Visconti and Valentina Doria.[1] In 1342 he married Egidiola di Filippino of Gonzaga.[2]
His uncle Luchino Visconti exiled him to Montferrat in 1346, but in 1350 returned to Milan. As co-ruler of the domain after the death of his uncle Giovanni Visconti (1354), Matteo was given Lodi, Piacenza, Parma and Bologna.
He died after a dinner in which, according to his mother and others, he had been poisoned by his brothers. His daughter Caterina was married to Ugolino Gonzaga of Mantua.[1]
