Doge

  • Venice might not have been

    Venice might not have been

    Venice was an independent state for almost a millennium, but it might note have been. It all hinged on a single battle fought in the Venetian lagoon in 810.

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  • The Doge

    The Doge

    The doge was the elected head of the Venetian Republic. He was elected for life by an arcane process that also included drawing lots.

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  • Why did Venice become a republic?

    Why did Venice become a republic?

    Venice was a republic from the beginning, but in a time when hereditary power was the norm, why did Venice become a republic and not a monarchy?

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  • Marin Falier – doge and traitor

    Marin Falier – doge and traitor

    Marin Falier was a doge of Venice, but he was beheaded on April 17th, 1355, for having orchestrated a coup against the state he led

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  • Long live the doge

    Long live the doge

    Viva il doge – Long live the doge – the writing on the wall celebrating the election of Andrea Gritto as doge in april 1523

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