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Francesco Contarini
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Francesco Contarini (Venice, 28 November 1556 – Venice, 6 December 1624) was the 95th Doge of Venice, reigning from 8 September 1623 until his death fourteen months later. He was a member of the House of Contarini, one of the founding families of Venice.
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