Sebastiano Venier, c. 1496 - 1578. (Also known as Sebastiano Veniero). He was commander of the Venetian fleet during the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 and six years later at the age of 81 he was elected Doge of Venice. After an anonymous 17th century work.
Sebastiano Venier, c. 1496 - 1578. (Also known as Sebastiano Veniero). He was commander of the Venetian fleet during the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 and six years later at the age of 81 he was elected Doge of Venice. After an anonymous 17th century work.
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