Andrea Contarini
Doge of Venice from 1367 to 1382
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Andrea Contarini was the 60th doge of Venice from 1367 until his death on 5 June 1382. He served as doge during the War of Chioggia, which was fought between the Venetian Republic and the Republic of Genoa.
Andrea Contarini | |
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| Doge of Venice | |
| In office 1367–1382 | |
| Preceded by | Marco Cornaro |
| Succeeded by | Michele Morosini |
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| Born | c. 1300/1302 |
| Died | 5 June 1382 |
Contarini was noted for his personal bravery during the war. He also led a fundraising effort in which he personally liquidated his fortune for the country.[1] Though in his seventies, he took personal command of the Venetian Navy (with Admiral Vettor Pisani as his chief of staff) and led troops in the critical Battle of Chioggia.
