Lorenzo Celsi Explained

Lorenzo Celsi
Office:Doge of Venice
Term Start:1361
Term End:1365
Birth Date:c. 1310
Death Date:18 July 1365

Lorenzo Celsi (born Venice, c. 1310 – died there 18 July 1365) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 58th Doge of Venice, from 16 July 1361 until his death.

Biography

He was the son of a rich Celsi family, and was previously noted for leading a flotilla against Genoa to help preserve Venetian interests. He was married to Marchesina Ghisi.[1] During his reign, Celsi confronted the revolt of St. Titoin Crete, a rebellion that overthrew the official Venetian authorities and attempted to create an independent state.Celsi was succeeded as Doge by Marco Cornaro.

References

  1. https://archive.org/stream/dogaressasofveni00stal#page/316/mode/2up Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges. London : T. W. Laurie