House of Venier
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The House of Venier was a prominent family in the Republic of Venice who entered the Venetian nobility in the 14th century.
Sebastiano Venier in a portrait by Tintoretto
Sebastiano Venier
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Sebastiano Venier was the 86th Doge of Venice from 11 June 1577 to 3 March 1578. He is best remembered in his role as the Venetian admiral at the Battle of Lepanto.
Sebastiano Venier at the Battle of Lepanto. Painting by Tintoretto
The Victors of Lepanto (from left: John of Austria, Marcantonio Colonna, Sebastiano Venier)
Votive Portrait of Doge Sebastiano Venier by Veronese
Funeral effigy in the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo