Carlo Ruzzini
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Carlo Ruzzini (11 November 1653 – 5 January 1735) was a Venetian diplomat, statesman, and Doge.
Biography
Ruzzini was born in Venice, the eldest child of wealthy parents, Marco Ruzzini and Caterina Zeno.
By the end of the 17th century the
Starting his career of public service at 26 running the
At the conclusion of the last of the wars between Venice and Turkey (1714–1718), Ruzzini represented the Republic during the peace negotiations at Passarowitz in July 1718. The inherent weakness in Venice's strategic position meant that little was gained and much lost in the negotiations.
After the Treaty of Passarowitz Ruzzini continued his diplomatic career with a second posting to Constantinople before ill health forced him home. However, his wide experience meant he continued to play an important part in the political life of the Republic.
He was a candidate for Doge in 1722 but was beaten by Alvise III Sebastiano Mocenigo. Ten years later, on 6 June 1732,[1] on Mocenigo's death, Ruzzini was easily elected with 40 votes out of 41.
During his brief reign he achieved little of note but kept Venice neutral and out of further conflicts.
References
- ^ From “A New Chronology of Venetian Opera and Related Genres, 1660-1760,” pg. 431, by Eleanor Selfridge-Field, published by Stanford University Press, 2007.
Sources
- Rendina, Claudio (1994). I dogi. Storia e segreti. Rome: Newton Compton.
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