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Francesco Erizzo (Venice, February 18, 1566 – Venice, January 3, 1646) was the 98th Doge of Venice, reigning from his election on April 10, 1631 until his death fifteen years later. His reign is particularly notable because the last year of his reign saw the beginning of a war with the Ottoman Empire for control of Crete that would last for 24 years (1645–1669) and dominate the geopolitics of the Mediterranean.
Before being elected Doge, Francesco Erizzo acted as Venetian ambassador to both Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor and Pope Urban VIII. He also served as provveditore of various Venetian possessions. Erizzo never married.
Francesco Erizzo in 1632[]
Francesco Erizzo was elected Doge on April 10, 1631, approximately six weeks before Grantville arrived in Thuringia. In February 1634, he received the embassy from the United States of Europe. His personal role, if any, in securing the alliance between Venice and the USE is not known.
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| Preceded by Nicolò Contarini |
Doge of Venice 1631–1646 |
Succeeded by Francesco Molin |