Paolo Lucio Anafesto

Paolo Lucio Anafesto
Paolo Lucio Anafesto
1st Doge of Venice
In office
697–717
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byMarcello Tegalliano
Personal details
BornUnknown
Died717

Paolo Lucio Anafesto (Latin: Paulucius Anafestus) was, according to tradition, the first Doge of Venice, serving from 697 to 717. He is known for repelling Umayyad attacks.