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Andrea Dandolo
The 54th Doge of the Republic of Venice (1343–1354), from the distinguished Dandolo family.…
Timeline
- 1306–1342Venice · VenetoFrom the distinguished Dandolo family, he held a number of civic and diplomatic posts, accumulating experience in administration and maritime trade management that laid the foundation for his election as doge.
- 1343–1354Venice · VenetoElected doge in 1343, he strengthened the navy, dealt with Genoa and other Mediterranean rivals, oversaw the decoration of St Mark's Basilica, and continued the Golden Book; between 1351 and 1354 the republic maintained its commercial advantages, and he died in office of illness in September 1354.
Sources
- Andrea Dandolo — Encyclopaedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrea-Dandolo
- Andrea Dandolo — Treccani - Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/andrea-dandolo/