Marco Foscarini

Marco Foscarini, born on February fourth, sixteen ninety-six, was a distinguished Venetian poet, writer, and statesman. His illustrious career culminated in his election as the 117th Doge of Venice, a position he held from May thirty-first, seventeen sixty-two, until his untimely death fourteen months later.

Foscarini's early education took place in Bologna, where he honed his intellectual prowess. His diplomatic career was marked by significant roles, including ambassador to the Holy See and to Savoy. Additionally, he served as the Procurator of St Mark's, further solidifying his influence within Venetian society.

In recognition of his contributions to literature and scholarship, Foscarini was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in seventeen fifty-nine, celebrated as a nobleman of distinguished learning and merit. His legacy endures through the Liceo classico Marco Foscarini, a school in Venice named in his honor, which acknowledges his significant work in the History of Venetian literature.