Pasquale Cicogna

Pasquale Cicogna (born May 27, 1509 in Venice ; † April 2, 1595 ibid) was the 88th Doge of the Republic of Venice from 1585 to 1595. He supported Henry IV's claim to the French throne. Pope Sixtus V was also able to win Cicogna to support Heinrich through his conversion to Catholicism .

The Doge's Office

Pasqual Cicogna was noticeable negatively, as he only had silver coins scattered among the people during the procession for his coronation instead of the usual gold ducats, which was a clear break with tradition. These coins were called cicognini . In the course of his reign, Cicogna gained approval from the Venetians because he managed to solve difficult problems with diplomatic skills.

Coat of arms of Pasquale Cicognas

His grave.

Pasquale Cicogna was buried in the Dei Crociferi church.

literature

Claudio Rendina: I Dogi. Storia e segreti. Rome 2003.

predecessor	Office	successor
Nicolò da Ponte	Doge of Venice 1585 - 1595	Marino Grimani

personal data
SURNAME	Cicogna, Pasquale
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	88. Doge of Venice
DATE OF BIRTH	May 27, 1509
PLACE OF BIRTH	Venice
DATE OF DEATH	April 2, 1595
Place of death	Venice