Francesco Morosini

Description: (Doge of Venice from 1688 to 1694)
Francesco Morosini served as the Doge of Venice between 1688 and 1694, when the Great Turkish War was at its peak. He also played an important role in the Morean War, during which he captured the Morea, Lefkada, and Athens. Francesco Morosini was responsible for destroying the Parthenon and looting sculptures from Athens, including the Piraeus Lion. 

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Birthday February 26, 1619 (Pisces)
Died on January 16, 1694
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