Francesco Donato

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Portrait of Francesco Donato by David Teniers the Younger

Francesco Donato (c. 1468 – 23 May 1553)[1] was a member of the Donato family of Venice. He was the 79th Doge of Venice from 1545 to 1553.[2] He was married to Giovanna Da Mula and Alicia Giustiniani.[3]

Donato served as ambassador to Spain in 1504, to England in 1509, and to Florence in 1512. He maintained Venice's neutrality in the war between Charles V and Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, and contributed to the peace treaty with Soliman. Elected Doge at the age of 77, he remained in office until his death in 1553.[4]

Coat of arms of Francesco Donato

References

  1. ^ Francesco Donato - In Famous People throughout History - MyHeritage.com
  2. ^ Rosse, J. Willoughby; Blair, John (1859). An index of dates: Comprehending the principal facts in the chronology and history of the world, from the earliest to the present time. Harvard University. p. 888. Francesco Donato.
  3. ^ Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges. London : T. W. Laurie
  4. ^ Museo Del Prado : "Francesco Donato, Doge of Venice" XVII century. Oil on panel. Room 077
Political offices
Preceded by Doge of Venice
1545–1553 		Succeeded by
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