Dogaressa Elena

Elena was the Dogaressa of Venice by marriage to the Doge Agnello Participazio (r. 811-827). Her death date is unknown.

Life

Elena commissioned the erection of Santa Giustina, Venice, situated in the Calle de Te Deum. Along with her husband Agnello and son Giustiniano Participazio, she founded the monasteries of Sant'Ilario and San Zaccaria, and she is believed to have been buried in the latter.

She was reputed to have an interest in cultivating flowers.

Children

With Agnello, Elena had two sons:

References

Preceded by
Carola
Dogaressa of Venice Succeeded by
Felicita


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