Orso Ipato | |
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 Engraving of Orso by Johann Jakob Vogel (c. 1670-1690) | |
| 3rd Doge of Venice | |
| In office 726–737 | |
| Preceded by | Marcello Tegalliano |
| Succeeded by | Teodato Ipato |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eraclea |
| Died | 737 Venice, Republic of Venice |
Orso Ipato (Latin: Ursus Hypatus; died 737) was, by tradition, the third Doge of Venice (726–737) and the first historically known. During his eleven-year reign, he brought great change to the Venetian navy, aided in the recapture of Ravenna from Lombard invaders, and cultivated harmonious relations with the Byzantine Empire. He was murdered in 737 during a civil conflict.