This marriage was vetoed by the Republic of Venice, who regarded it of the utmost importance that she married a Venetian so as to prevent any potential anti-Venetian establishment in the Duchy. Florence was openly warned by Venice not to bestow her hand to any enemy of Venice, when there were so many Venetian consorts available.
The marriage proposal was blocked by the Republic of Venice, which deemed it vital that she wed a Venetian to prevent any anti-Venetian establishment in the Duchy. Florence received an open warning from Venice not to give her hand to anyone hostile towards Venice, when many suitable Venetian husbands were available.