Alvise Pisani
Alvise Pisani (born January 1, 1664 in Venice ; † June 17, 1741 there ) was the 114th Doge of Venice . He ruled from 1735 to 1741.
family
The Pisani were among the richest Venetian families of their time. The most famous offspring of the family was Admiral Vettor Pisani , who defeated the Genoese in the Chioggia War and finally expelled them from Venice's Adriatic sphere of influence. The Doge's branch owned an impressive city palace in Santo Stefano in Venice , the Villa Pisani on the Brenta of royal proportions, and extensive estates that made considerable profits.
Life
Alvise was born the third of six sons of Gianfranceso Pisani and Paolina Contarini , granddaughter of Carlo Contarini . He was married to Elena Badoer, who after his election bore the title Dogaressa . The marriage resulted in four sons, including the future Procurator of San Marco Alvise III. Pisani called Luigi. Before his election, Alvise Pisani had a diplomatic career in the service of the republic, which took him to France, England and the court of Charles VI. Had led. He had also held the office of Savio .
The Doge's Office
Pisani was unanimously elected Doge in the first ballot on January 17, 1735 at the age of 72, probably with the help of bribes. Although he enjoyed the reputation of a curmudgeon in Venice, his choice was celebrated over three days with lavish festivities, balls and evening fireworks as well as generous gifts, bread and money for the people. Splendor and extravagance also shaped his reign. The republic, whose star was already sinking, enjoyed a time of inner and outer calm, only the Patriarch of Aquileia spun his intrigues, which led to temporary skirmishes on foreign affairs with the Sultan and Austria.
Although some patricians were aware of the need for internal reforms, the majority closed themselves to all reform efforts. The poet and scholar Francesco Scipione Maffei recommended that the people share power, but fell on deaf ears. Venice, the doge and idlers from Europe and the Orient enjoyed themselves with balls and masquerades in a carnival that lasted from October 5th until the feast of Ascension in early summer. As contemporary travelers report, the Doge, although old and sickly, did not leave out any festivities.
Alvise Pisani died on June 17, 1741.
Tomb
Pisani was buried under St. Peter's Altar in the Church of San Andrea al Lido. His tomb has not been preserved because the church was used for military purposes from 1810 after it was profaned and was later demolished.
literature
- Andrea Da Mosto : I Dogi di Venezia. Firenze Milano 2003. ISBN 88-09-02881-3
- Claudio Rendina: I Dogi. Storia e Segreti. 2nd ed. Roma 2003. ISBN 88-8289-656-0
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Carlo Ruzzini |
Doge of Venice 1735–1741 |
Pietro Grimani |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pisani, Alvise |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Doge of Venice |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 1, 1664 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Venice |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 17, 1741 |
| Place of death | Venice |