He was consigliere for naval matters and ambassador of Venice to Pope Pius II, who had waged a war with Vlad Dracula against Mehmed the Conqueror.

[1] In the doge election of 1471 Tron prevailed against his later successors Pietro Mocenigo and Andrea Vendramin.

During his reign Venice consolidated its control of Cyprus and reduced its frequent quarrels with the Turks by forming an alliance with the Turkmen Ussan Hassan Beg.

His skillful politics enabled Venice to enjoy a period of freedom during his reign.

The tomb's design and construction is attributed to the architect of the Doge's Palace, Antonio Rizzo.