Cangrande I della Scala, proper name Can Francesco della Scala (c. 1291–1329) was a ruler of Verona and patron of Dante. He was the most prominent and most notorious member of the Scaliger family. For broader historical context, see 1290s and 13th century. ... Events Antipope Nicholas V is excommunicated by Pope John XXII. Aimone of Savoy becomes Count of Savoy. ... Map of Italy showing Verona in the north Verona (population est. ... Dante in a fresco series of famous men by Andrea del Castagno, ca. ... The noble family Scaliger (Scaligeri) were lords of Verona. ...

He was the third son of Alberto I della Scala, and became joint ruler with his brother Alboino until 1311, when Alboino died and left Cangrande in sole possession of the title. He extended Verona's influence to the largest part of the Veneto region, and became a benefactor of the arts. Dante was given hospitality from 1312 onward, and dedicated the third canto of The Divine Comedy to Cangrande. Petrarch and Giotto was also beneficiaries of Cangrande's patronage. Events Bolingbroke Castle passes to the House of Lancaster. ... Veneto is one of the twenty Regions of Italy. ... Events June 15 : Battle near Rozgoni Battle near Thebes Siege of Rostock begins Births November 13 - King Edward III of England Deaths June 19 - Piers Gaveston, favourite of Edward II of England September 7 - King Ferdinand IV of Castile Categories: 1312 ... Dante shown holding a copy of The Divine Comedy, next to the entrance to Hell, the seven terraces of Mount Purgatory and the city of Florence, with the spheres of Heaven above, in Michelinos fresco. ... From the c. ... Statue of Giotto di Bondone, close to the Uffizi. ...

Cangrande appears in the Divine Comedy (Paradiso, Canto XVII, 76-78). He is listed among the Warriors of God, along with Cacciaguda, Dante's distinguished ancestor.

Cangrande's nephew, Alberto della Scala, was another important patron of the arts; it was under his supervision that the earliest surviving music of the Italian trecento was collected in the Rossi Codex. From mille trecento, Italian for 1300. ... The Rossi Codex (Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Rossi 215), is a music manuscript collection of the 14th century. ...