Portrait of Francesco Donato by David Teniers the Younger.

Francesco Donato, member of the Donato family, born in Venice, Italy circa 1468, and died in Venice, Italy on May 23, 1553.[1] He was the 79th Doge of Venice from 1545 to 1553.[2] He was married to Giovanna Da Mula and Alicia Giustiniani.[3]

Francesco Donato, ambassador to Spain (1504), England (1509) and Florence (1512), maintained Venice’s neutrality in the war between Charles V and Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, and contributed to the peace treaty with Soliman. Elected Doge at the age of 77, he remained in office until his death in 1553.[4]

Coat of arms of Francesco Donato

References

  1. ↑ Francesco Donato - In Famous People throughout History - MyHeritage.com
  2. ↑ Rosse, J. Willoughby; Blair, John (1859). An index of dates: Comprehending the principal facts in the chronology and history of the world, from the earliest to the present time. Harvard University. p. 888. Francesco Donato.
  3. ↑ Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges. London : T. W. Laurie
  4. ↑ Museo Del Prado : "Francesco Donato, Doge of Venice" XVII century. Oil on panel. Room 077


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