Marco Barbarigo

Marco Barbarigo, born in the year fourteen hundred thirteen, rose to prominence as the seventy-third Doge of Venice, a position he held for a brief yet impactful period from September fourteen eighty-five until his untimely death in August fourteen eighty-six.

His election as Doge took place in a ceremonial setting on a new staircase within the courtyard of the Doge's Palace, strategically aligned with the Campanile of St. Mark and the Porta della Carta. This significant event marked a pivotal moment in Venetian history, succeeding Doge Giovanni Mocenigo, whose demise was shrouded in suspicion, possibly due to poisoning.

Tragically, Marco's tenure was cut short less than a year later, as he fell victim to a violent dispute among the nobility, a conflict exacerbated by the actions of his brother Agostino. Following Marco's death, Agostino Barbarigo ascended to the role of Doge, having served as Procurator during Marco's brief rule, and continued to lead Venice until the year fifteen hundred one.