Zilia Dandolo

Zilia Dandolo (died 13 October 1566) was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Lorenzo Priuli (ruled 1556–1559).

When her spouse was elected doge in 1556, the council decided that Zilia should be crowned.

[1] Her Grand Entry and coronation on 18 September 1557 set the pattern for future ceremonies of the same kind.

[3] This was not usually granted a dogaressa, who was by custom normally expected to enter a convent as a widow.

In the Cerimoniali (1464- 1592), she is one of only three dogaressas depicted in state robes as widows: the other two being Cecilia Contarini and Loredana Marcello.