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Giovanni Malatesta (died 1304), also known asGiovanni, lo Sciancato ("the Lame"), sometimes also called by the diminutiveGianciotto, was the second son ofMalatesta da Verucchio ofRimini.[1]
From 1275 onwards he played an active part in theRomagnole Wars and factions. He is chiefly famous for the domestic tragedy of 1285, recorded inDante'sInferno: upon finding his wife,Francesca da Polenta (Francesca da Rimini), in adulterous embrace with his own brother (Paolo Malatesta), he killed them both with his own hands.
He capturedPesaro in 1294, and ruled it aspodestà until his death.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "House of Malatesta".Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.| Preceded by to thePapal States | Lord ofPesaro 1294–1304 | Succeeded by |
