Francesco Foscari
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Francesco Foscari was the 65th Doge of the Republic of Venice, serving from 1423 until his death in 1457. His reign of 34 years, 6 months, and 8 days was the longest in Venetian history. His tenure co
Portrait by Lazzaro Bastiani, Museo Correr, Venice.
Antonio Gambello, Francesco Foscari, c. 1374–1457, Doge of Venice 1423 (obverse), probably c. 1457
The tomb of Foscari in Frari, Venice
The Parting of the Two Foscari by Francesco Hayez 1842 (Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Florence).
The Two Foscari (Byron)
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The Two Foscari: An Historical Tragedy is a verse play in five acts by Lord Byron. The plot, set in Venice in the mid-15th century, is loosely based on the true story of the downfall of doge Francesco
First edition title page. 1821.
Francesco Foscari banishing his son Jacopo on the charge of treasonable correspondence while in exile. Painting by Francesco Hayez, circa 1852.
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron by Richard Westall