The ''Chronicon Venetum et Gradense'', formerly known as the ''Chronicon Sagornini'', is a

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chronicle compiled by John the Deacon in ca. 1008. It is the oldest chronicle of the Republic of Venice. John was the chaplain and perhaps a relative of Venetian Doge Pietro II Orseolo (r. 991–1009). The first part, dealing with early history, is lacking, only later becoming more accurate, and in the time of John himself deemed particularly valuable. It details the reign of Pietro II.

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*{{cite book, last=Herbermann, first=Charles George, title=The Catholic Encyclopedia, url=https://books.google.com/books?id=R1HTvhNblQUC, year=1950, publisher=Appleton, page=491 1008 works Medieval Latin histories Italian chronicles Republic of Venice 11th century in the Republic of Venice 11th-century Latin books 11th-century history books