Agostino Barbarigo (admiral)
Italian nobleman (1516–1571)
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Agostino Barbarigo (January 22, 1516 – October 9, 1571) was a Venetian nobleman who served numerous administrative and military assignments for Venice, including Venetian Ambassador in France (1554-1557).[1][2]
Agostino Barbarigo | |
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Agostino Barbarigo in a portrait by Paolo Veronese | |
| Born | January 22, 1516 |
| Died | October 9, 1571 (aged 55) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Venice |
Rank | Admiral |
Conflicts | War of Cyprus |
| Other work | Venetian Ambassador in France |
Career and early life
Barbarigo was a Venetian noble of the Barbarigo family.[3]
In 1567 Barbarigo was elected lieutenant of Cyprus but opted 2 months later for a different post.[4]
Lepanto
As an experienced commander and second in command of the Venetian contingent, he led the Christian left wing, during the Battle of Lepanto.[5][6][7] Although his galleys were victorious, he was mortally wounded by an arrow in the eye.[8][9][10] The leader of the Turkish right wing and Barbarigo's tactical opponent, Mehmed Siroco, was also killed in the battle.[11]
