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[[Image:AntonioGrimani.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Portrait of Antonio Grimani by [[Domenico Tintoretto]].]] |
[[Image:AntonioGrimani.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Portrait of Antonio Grimani by [[Domenico Tintoretto]].]] |
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[[Image:Doge Antonio Grimani.png|thumb|[[Coat of arms]] of Antonio Grimani.]] |
[[Image:Doge Antonio Grimani.png|thumb|[[Coat of arms]] of Antonio Grimani.]] |
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'''Antonio Grimani''' ( |
'''Antonio Grimani''' (28 December 1434 – 7 May 1523) was the [[Doge of Venice|Doge]] of [[Republic of Venice|Venice]] from 1521 to 1523. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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He was born in [[Venice]] into a relatively poor family and in his early years he worked as a tradesman, soon becoming one of the most important ones in the city. In 1494 he was created ''[[capitano da mar]]'' (sea commander-in-chief), a relatively easy task as he had to lead the Venetians operations along the [[Adriatic Sea|Adriatic]] coast in a peaceful period. But when in 1499 a [[Ottoman-Venetian Wars (1499-1503)|new war]] between Venice and the [[Ottoman Empire]] broke out, his lack of experience led to two crushing defeats (Sapienza, |
He was born in [[Venice]] into a relatively poor family and in his early years he worked as a tradesman, soon becoming one of the most important ones in the city. In 1494 he was created ''[[capitano da mar]]'' (sea commander-in-chief), a relatively easy task as he had to lead the Venetians operations along the [[Adriatic Sea|Adriatic]] coast in a peaceful period. But when in 1499 a [[Ottoman-Venetian Wars (1499-1503)|new war]] between Venice and the [[Ottoman Empire]] broke out, his lack of experience led to two crushing defeats (Sapienza, 19 August, and [[battle of Zonchio|Zonchio]], six days later). |
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Grimani risked the death penalty, but this was turned into a mild exile on the island of [[Cres|Cherso]]. Soon, however, he fled taking refuge in [[Rome]] in 1509. |
Grimani risked the death penalty, but this was turned into a mild exile on the island of [[Cres|Cherso]]. Soon, however, he fled taking refuge in [[Rome]] in 1509. |
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Thanks to the intercession of his sons, he could return in Venice in 1509. His political ties soon gained him important administrative charges and created the basis for his future election as ''doge'' ( |
Thanks to the intercession of his sons, he could return in Venice in 1509. His political ties soon gained him important administrative charges and created the basis for his future election as ''doge'' (6 July 1521). |
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Aged by the time he assumed the throne, he led the Republic into the [[Italian War of 1521]], the only ally of [[Francis I of France]] that did not abandon him. Following the French defeat at the [[Battle of Bicocca]], however, he grew concerned about the course of the war; but he died in 1523, and it was left to his successor, [[Andrea Gritti]], to achieve a settlement with [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor]]. |
Aged by the time he assumed the throne, he led the Republic into the [[Italian War of 1521]], the only ally of [[Francis I of France]] that did not abandon him. Following the French defeat at the [[Battle of Bicocca]], however, he grew concerned about the course of the war; but he died in 1523, and it was left to his successor, [[Andrea Gritti]], to achieve a settlement with [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor]]. |
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Revision as of 18:46, 26 February 2012
Antonio Grimani (28 December 1434 – 7 May 1523) was the Doge of Venice from 1521 to 1523.
Biography
He was born in Venice into a relatively poor family and in his early years he worked as a tradesman, soon becoming one of the most important ones in the city. In 1494 he was created capitano da mar (sea commander-in-chief), a relatively easy task as he had to lead the Venetians operations along the Adriatic coast in a peaceful period. But when in 1499 a new war between Venice and the Ottoman Empire broke out, his lack of experience led to two crushing defeats (Sapienza, 19 August, and Zonchio, six days later).
Grimani risked the death penalty, but this was turned into a mild exile on the island of Cherso. Soon, however, he fled taking refuge in Rome in 1509.
Thanks to the intercession of his sons, he could return in Venice in 1509. His political ties soon gained him important administrative charges and created the basis for his future election as doge (6 July 1521).
Aged by the time he assumed the throne, he led the Republic into the Italian War of 1521, the only ally of Francis I of France that did not abandon him. Following the French defeat at the Battle of Bicocca, however, he grew concerned about the course of the war; but he died in 1523, and it was left to his successor, Andrea Gritti, to achieve a settlement with Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
The doge's son, Domenico Grimani, became a cardinal in 1493.
References
- Norwich, John Julius (1989). A History of Venice. New York: Vintage Books. ISBN 0-679-72197-5..
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