Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 23, 2015 23:47:57 GMT
Sad news was circulated today, as Doge Marcantonio Giustinian passed following a failed surgery. Some applaud his diplomatic and oratory skills, claiming his tight grasp of diplomacy and finance kept Venice afloat during a period of conflict with the Turks. Others curse him for his lack of activity and predisposition to parties and grand events.
Following a brief election period, the Doge's throne is passed to Francesco Morosini. He is from a long line of Doges and generals, with the Morosini family (according to their self-perpetuated legend) having fled to Venice following conflict with Attila, the Scourge of God. Unusually, for an Italian noble family, they seem to have carved out their reputation through martial prowess, rather than through financial acumen. Francesco is no different, having held the garrison of Candia in Crete against the Ottomans for 21 years, the longest siege in recorded history. He also won some decisive victories as an admiral, helping to restrict Ottoman control over the Mediterranean.
There was virtually no one opposed to his ascension to Doge, and many have high hopes for his leadership.
Following a brief election period, the Doge's throne is passed to Francesco Morosini. He is from a long line of Doges and generals, with the Morosini family (according to their self-perpetuated legend) having fled to Venice following conflict with Attila, the Scourge of God. Unusually, for an Italian noble family, they seem to have carved out their reputation through martial prowess, rather than through financial acumen. Francesco is no different, having held the garrison of Candia in Crete against the Ottomans for 21 years, the longest siege in recorded history. He also won some decisive victories as an admiral, helping to restrict Ottoman control over the Mediterranean.
There was virtually no one opposed to his ascension to Doge, and many have high hopes for his leadership.
