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Maurizio Galbaio | |
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7th Doge of Venice | |
In office 764–787 | |
Preceded by | Domenico Monegario |
Succeeded by | Giovanni Galbaio |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown Civitas Nova Heracliana |
Died | 787 |
Maurizio Galbaio (Latin: Mauricius Galba) (died 787) was the seventh traditional, but fifth historical, Doge of Venice from 764 to his death. He is considered to be the first great doge, who reigned for 22 years and set Venice on its path to independence and success.