Pasquale Malipiero
Doge of Venice from 1457 to 1462
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Pasquale Malipiero, called the dux pacificus (1392 in Venice – May 5, 1462 in Venice) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 66th Doge of Venice from October 30, 1457 until his death.[1][2] He succeeded Francesco Foscari,[3] and was specifically elected by enemies of the Foscari family. In 1458, he signed into law a number of measures limiting the power of the Council of Ten.
Pasquale Malipiero | |
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 Gentile Bellini, Portrait of the doge Pasquale Malipiero. | |
| Doge of Venice | |
| In office 1457–1462 | |
| Preceded by | Francesco Foscari |
| Succeeded by | Cristoforo Moro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1392 |
| Died | 5 May 1462 (aged 69–70) Venice |
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Malipiero was interred in the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, a traditional burial place of the doges. He was succeeded as Doge by Cristoforo Moro.
Pasquale was married to Giovanna Dandolo.[4]
