Lorenzo Celsi (born

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, c. 1310 – died there 18 July 1365) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 58th

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, from 16 July 1361 until his death.

Biography

He was the son of a rich Celsi family, and was previously noted for leading a flotilla against

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to help preserve Venetian interests. He was married to Marchesina Ghisi. Staley, Edgcumbe: The dogaressas of Venice : The wives of the doges. London : T. W. Laurie
/ref> During his reign, Celsi confronted the revolt of St. Tito in

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, a rebellion that overthrew the official Venetian authorities and attempted to create an independent state. Celsi was succeeded as Doge by

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