Francesco Loredan
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This article is about the 116th Doge of Venice. For the diplomat, see Francesco Loredan (ambassador).
Francesco Loredan (Italian: [franˈtʃesko loreˈdan], Venetian: [fɾaŋˈtʃesko loɾeˈdaŋ]; 9 February 1685 – 19 May 1762) was a Venetian statesman and magnate who served as the 116th Doge of Venice from 18 March 1752 until his death in 1762. He was a member of the noble House of Loredan, head of its Santo Stefano branch, and the only Doge, as well as the last male, to be awarded the Golden Rose by the Papacy.
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Francesco Loredan | |
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Doge of Venice | |
Reign | 18 March 1752 – 19 May 1762 |
Predecessor | Pietro Grimani |
Successor | Marco Foscarini |
Born | (1685-02-09)9 February 1685 Venice |
Died | 19 May 1762(1762-05-19) (aged 77) Venice |
Burial | 25 May 1762 |
Dynasty | House of Loredan |
Father | Andrea Loredan |
Mother | Caterina Grimani |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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