Pasquale Malipiero

Pasquale Malipiero, called the dux pacificus (born Venice, 1392 – died there May 7, 1462) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 66th Doge of Venice from October 30, 1457 until his death. He succeeded Francesco Foscari, and was specifically elected by enemies of the Foscari family. in 1458 he signed into law a number of measures limiting the power of the Council of Ten. He was interred in the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, a traditional burial place of the doges. He was succeeded as Doge by Cristoforo Moro. He was married to Giovanna Dandolo.

Political offices
Preceded by
Francesco Foscari
Doge of Venice
1457–1462
Succeeded by
Cristoforo Moro
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