Maurizio Galbaio [SEP] position held
Maurizio Galbaio
Maurizio Galbaio (Latin: Mauricius Galba) (died 797) was the seventh traditional, but fifth historical, Doge of Venice from 764 to his death. He was the first great doge, who reigned for 22 years and set Venice on its path to independence and success. 
History.
Maurizio was raised to the dogeship at a time when two tribunes were being elected annually to check the power of the doge. His predecessor had been from a pro-Lombard faction, but Maurizio was a wealthy
Doge Domenico Monegario
- 764
- In order to maintain necessary good relations with the Byzantine Empire and the Franks, two tribunes are elected annually to limit ducal power. Doge Domenico Monegario becomes resentful of the two tribunes and is deposed, blinded, and exiled
- Doge Maurizio Galbaio, a well-born Heraclean with claims to descent from the Emperor Galba, is elected Doge
- 778 – Doge Maurizio Galbaio associates his son Giovanni with him in the Dogeship allowing him to succeed his father without popular sanction or the