Doge of Venice

Doge of Venice
Doge of Venice
	Coat of arms
	The last doge, Ludovico Manin
Style	His Serenity
Residence	Palazzo Ducale
Appointer	Serenissima Signoria
Formation	697 (traditional); 726 (historical);
First holder	Paolo Lucio Anafesto (traditional); Orso Ipato (historical);
Final holder	Ludovico Manin
Abolished	12 May 1797
Salary	4,800 ducats p.a. (1582)

The Doge of Venice (/doʊdʒ/ DOHJ) was the highest role of authority within the Republic of Venice (697 CE to 1797 CE). The word "Doge" originates from the Latin word "Dux," which translates to "leader" or "Duke."

The Doge of Venice acted as both the head of state and head of the Venetian oligarchy. Doges were elected for life through a complex voting process.

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