Doge of Venice
Noble title
The Doge of Venice was the highest role of authority within the Republic of Venice. The word Doge derives from the Latin Dux, meaning "leader," originally referring to any military leader, becoming in ... Wikipedia
Abolished: 12 May 1797
Final holder: Ludovico Manin
First holder: Paolo Lucio Anafesto (traditional); Orso Ipato (historical)
Salary: 4,800 ducats p.a. (1582)
Style: His Serenity