Pasquale Malipiero
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Pasquale Malipiero | |
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Doge of Venice | |
In office 1457–1462 | |
Preceded by | Francesco Foscari |
Succeeded by | Cristoforo Moro |
Personal details | |
Born | 1392 Venice, Republic of Venice |
Died | 7 May 1462 Venice |
Pasquale Malipiero, called the dux pacificus (1392 in Venice – May 7, 1462 in Venice) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 66th Doge of Venice from October 30, 1457 until his death. He succeeded Francesco Foscari, and was specifically elected by enemies of the Foscari family. In 1458, he signed into law a number of measures limiting the power of the Council of Ten. He was interred in the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, a traditional burial place of the doges. He was succeeded as Doge by Cristoforo Moro. He was married to Giovanna Dandolo.
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