Lorenzo Celsi
Doge of Venice from 1361 to 1365
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Lorenzo Celsi (c. 1310 – 18 July 1365) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 58th Doge of Venice, from 16 July 1361 until his death on 18 July 1365.
Lorenzo Celsi | |
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| Doge of Venice | |
| In office 1361–1365 | |
| Preceded by | Giovanni Dolfin |
| Succeeded by | Marco Cornaro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1310 |
| Died | 18 July 1365 |
Biography
He was the son of a rich Celsi family, and was previously noted for leading a flotilla against Genoa to help preserve Venetian interests. He was married to Marchesina Ghisi.[1] During his reign, Celsi confronted the revolt of St. Tito in Crete, a rebellion that overthrew the official Venetian authorities and attempted to create an independent state. Celsi was succeeded as Doge by Marco Cornaro.
