Andrea Contarini
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Andrea Contarini was doge of Venice from 1367 to 1382. He served as doge during the War of Chioggia, which was fought between the Venetian Republic and the Republic of Genoa
Contarini was noted for his personal bravery during the war. Though in his seventies, he took personal command of the Venetian Navy (with Admiral Vettor Pisani as his chief of staff) and led troops in the critical Battle of Chioggia.
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| Preceded by | Doge of Venice 1367–1382 |
Succeeded by Michele Morosini |
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