Francesco Morosini | |
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,_half-length,_in_armour_.jpg) Portrait by Giovanni Carboncino | |
| Doge of Venice | |
| In office 1688–1694 | |
| Preceded by | Marcantonio Giustinian |
| Succeeded by | Silvestro Valier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1619 Venice, Republic of Venice |
| Died | 6 January 1694 (aged 74) Nauplia, Republic of Venice |
| Spouse | Celibate |
Francesco Morosini (26 February 1619 – 16 January 1694) was the Doge of Venice from 1688 to 1694, at the height of the Great Turkish War. He was one of the many Doges and generals produced by the Venetian noble Morosini family.[1] He is said to have "dressed always in red from top to toe and never went into action without his cat beside him."[2]
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica, Morosini Family, 2008, O.Ed.
- ^ Jan Morris. The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage. (Kindle Locations 976–977). Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle Edition.