Matteo Zane
Matteo Zane (* in Venice ; † July 25, 1605 in Venice) was an Italian patriarch .
biography
He was ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the Duke of Urbino , the Savoy , Portugal , Spain , Austria and the Ottoman Empire . In the case of the Ottoman Empire, he held the office of Bailò in Constantinople , which was considered the key position in the Venetian field service. The Bailo acted as both ambassador and consul and not only represented the political interests of Venice, but also sought the protection and stability of the Venetian merchants in Constantinople. He also oversaw all the other consuls of Venice throughout the Ottoman Empire. During his tenure as Bailo, Zane expanded the number of consuls from nine to ten.
Zane lacked the degree in theology or canon law required by the Council of Trent . Negotiations in Venice meant that Zane's theological examination by the Pope and the College of Cardinals, as requested by all Italian bishops at the time, was postponed until 1601. On January 28, 1600 he was elected Patriarch of Venice and remained until his death on July 25, 1605.
He was buried in the basilica of San Pietro di Castello .
literature
- Eric Dursteller: The Bailo in Constantinople: Crisis and Career in Venice's Early Modern Diplomatic Corps . In: Mediterranean Historical Review . tape 16 , 2001, p. 1-25 (English).
Web links
- bzanem.html Entry on Patriarch Matteo Zane on catholic-hierarchy.org ; accessed on January 3, 2020.
- Portrait of Matteo Zane ( it ) beweb.chiesacattolica.it.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Priuli |
Patriarch of Venice January 28, 1600 - July 25, 1605 |
Francesco Vendramin |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zane, Matteo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian patriarch |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 16th Century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Venice |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 25, 1605 |
| Place of death | Venice |