Cristoforo Moro
Doge of Venice
Cristoforo Moro (1390 – 10 November 1471) was the 67th Doge of Venice. He reigned from 1462 to 1471.
Family
The Moro family settled in Venice in the 5th century when Stephanus Maurus, a great-grandson of Maurus, built a church on the island of Murano. Cristoforo was the eleventh person from the family to be elected doge. His dogaressa was Cristina Sanudo.
Life
After graduating from university, Moro held various public offices. He was the Venetian ambassador to the Popes Eugene IV and Nicholas V. Saint Bernardino of Siena was said to have prophesied that Moro would one day become doge, and as the fulfilment of a solemn vow, Moro had the Church of Saint Giobbe built and dedicated to Bernardino's memory. He bequeathed his fortune to various charitable organisations and foundations, including the Church of Saint Giobbe.
Doge
Moro's reign was marked by the beginning of a long war between Venice and the Turks. In 1463, Pope Pius II sent Moro a consecrated sword with the intention of convincing Venice to join the anti-Turk alliance.
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