Bartolomeo I Querini
Bartolomeo I Querini was an Italian Catholic bishop.
Biography
Bartolomeo I Querini was born in Venice around 1230 to Romeo Querini and Richelda, who may have also been a part of the Querini family.The Querini family—active in trade since the 12th century—was experiencing a rapid social ascent. The first member of the Querini family to enter the clergy was his uncle, Leonardo, who was the Primicerius of San Marco from 1229 and Patriarch of Grado from 1238.