Francesco Morosini

Francesco Morosini
Doge of Venice
In office
1688–1694
Preceded byMarcantonio Giustinian
Succeeded bySilvestro Valier
Personal details
Born26 February 1619
Venice, Republic of Venice
Died6 January 1694(1694-01-06) (aged 74)
Nauplia, Republic of Venice
SpouseCelibate

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]

  1. ^ Encyclopædia Britannica, Morosini Family, 2008, O.Ed.
  2. ^ Jan Morris. The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage. (Kindle Locations 976–977). Penguin Books Ltd. Kindle Edition.