Francesco Contarini [SEP] position held
Francesco Contarini
Francesco Contarini (Venice, 28 November 1556 – Venice, 6 December 1624) was the 95th Doge of Venice, reigning from 8 September 1623 until his death fourteen months later.
Background, 1556–1623.
Francesco Contarini was the son of Bertucci Contarini and Laura Dolfin. Both of his parents died while he was young, leaving him as an orphan who was raised by his two older brothers. The three brothers had inherited a substantial fortune, and no expense was spared on Francesco Contarini's education.
– 16 Aug 1499 Appointed, Bishop of Treviso)
- Bartolomeo Trevisan (26 Aug 1499 – 4 Sep 1509 Died)
- Galeso Nichesola (19 Sep 1509 – 2 Aug 1527 Died)
- Giovanni Battista Casale (18 Sep 1527 – Sep 1536 Died)
- Gasparo Contarini (23 Oct 1536 – 24 Aug 1542 Died)
- Giulio Contarini (11 Sep 1542 – 9 Aug 1575 Died)
- Giovanni Battista Valier (9 Aug 1575 Succeeded – 1596 Resigned)
- Luigi Lollino (29