Marco Barbarigo

Marco Barbarigo (c. 1413 – August 14, 1486) was the 73rd Doge of Venice from 1485 until 1486.

[1][2][3] His nomination took place on a new staircase in the courtyard of the Doge's Palace, on an axis with the Campanile of St. Mark and the Porta della Carta.

Marco died in August 1486,[1] less than a year after becoming Doge, probably in a violent dispute between nobles caused by his brother Agostino.

[2] His dogaressa was Lucia Ruzzini (d. 1496), described as a hypochondriac but talented beauty.

[1] He and his brother are the namesakes of the Master of the Barbarigo Reliefs,[7] who was responsible for the creation of their tomb.

Coat of arms of Marco Barbarigo