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Election of Francesco Loredan as Doge of Venice

When
1752
Where
Venice
Episodes
1

Francesco Loredan was elected the 116th Doge of Venice on 18 March 1752. The announcement was delayed until 6 April due to Easter. He succeeded the previous Doge and served until his death in 1762.

Episodes

  1. 18 March 1752 · VeniceElection of Francesco Loredan

    Loredan was elected Doge on 18 March 1752, with the announcement delayed until 6 April due to Easter.

Background and detail

Election and Announcement. Francesco Loredan, a Venetian statesman and magnate, was elected Doge on 18 March 1752. The official announcement was postponed until 6 April 1752 because of the Easter holiday. He became the 116th holder of the office, the highest role of authority in the Republic.

People involved

Sources

  1. Francesco Loredan Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-15
  2. Doge of Venice Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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