Famous People From Venice, Italy & Celebs Born In Venice

Birthdate: February 26, 1619

Sun Sign: Pisces

Died: January 16, 1694

Francesco Morosini served as the Doge of Venice between 1688 and 1694, when the Great Turkish War was at its peak. He also played an important role in the Morean War, during which he captured the Morea, Lefkada, and Athens. Francesco Morosini was responsible for destroying the Parthenon and looting sculptures from Athens, including the Piraeus Lion.