Giulio Canani (1524 – 27 November 1592) was an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Later he went to Rome and in 1552 he was appointed papal datary by Pope Julius III.
Giulio Canani was nominated for the cardinalate by Duke Alfonso d'Este of Ferrara.
[1] He was created cardinal priest in the consistory of December 12, 1583, by Pope Gregory XIII, and was assigned the titular church of Sant'Eusebio on November 28, 1584.
Giulio Canani died on November 27, 1592, in his native town Ferrara during a short visit there.