Unhappy with the policies of the reigning Doge, Pietro Gradenigo, Tiepolo and other members of the leading families of the old aristocracy, the Querini (Marco and Piero) and the Badoer (former Partecipazio), organized a conspiracy, put into effect on 15 June 1310, the Feast of Saint Vitus, to overthrow the Doge and the Great Council of Venice. Their plot failed due to treachery, bad planning, insufficient popular support and stormy weather.
Frustrated with the policies of the ruling Doge, Pietro Gradenigo, Tiepolo and other influential members of the old aristocracy, the Querini (Marco and Piero) and the Badoer (former Partecipazio), orchestrated a rebellion, implemented on 15 June 1310, the Feast of Saint Vitus, to topple the Doge and the Great Council of Venice. Their uprising was foiled due to treachery, flawed strategy, insufficient public backing and bad weather.