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Giorgio Cornaro

1452 – 1527

Venetian noble

Politician
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About Giorgio Cornaro

Lived 1452 – 1527 (aged 74–75). Giorgio Cornaro was an Italian politician.

Nobil Huomo Giorgio Cornaro, called "Padre della Patria" (1452 – 31 July 1527) was a Venetian nobleman and politician.

Life Giorgio Cornaro was born in Venice in 1452. He was the son of Nobil Huomo Marco Cornaro and Fiorenza Crispo, daughter of Nicholas Crispo, Lord of Syros. His sister was Catherine Cornaro, Queen of Cyprus.

He married in Venice in 1475 Nobil Donna Elisabetta Morosini, Patrizia Veneta, and had an issue, called "Cornaro della Regina".

He died in Venice on 31 July 1527.

Offices

Knight of the Holy Roman Empire, Patrician of the Republic of Venice, Podestà of Brescia in 1496, Procurator of St Mark's.

Likeness Giorgio is depicted in a double portrait, with his son Cardinal Francesco Cornaro, in the National Gallery of Ireland.

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Important facts

Born
1452, Venice
Birth century
15th century
Died
31 July 1527, Venice
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Republic of Venice
Positions held
Procurator of San Marco

People in Giorgio Cornaro's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Marco Cornaro
Marco Cornaro
1482 – 1524
Catholic priest
 Portrait of Catherine Cornaro
Catherine Cornaro
1454 – 1510
Queen regnant
 Portrait of Francesco Cornaro
Francesco Cornaro
1476 – 1543
Catholic priest

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Giorgio Cornaro's

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1453 – 1493
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Conrad Celtes
1459 – 1508
Librarian
 Portrait of Edward Wotton
Edward Wotton
1492 – 1555
Zoologist
 Portrait of Sixtus IV
Sixtus IV
1414 – 1484
Catholic priest
 Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro
Federico da Montefeltro
1422 – 1482
Condottiero
 Portrait of Hernando de Talavera
Hernando de Talavera
1428 – 1507
Latin Catholic priest

Frequently asked questions

Who was Giorgio Cornaro?

Venetian noble (1454-1527)

When was Giorgio Cornaro born?

Giorgio Cornaro was born in 1452 in Venice.

When did Giorgio Cornaro die?

Giorgio Cornaro died on 31 July 1527 in Venice.

What was Giorgio Cornaro's occupation?

Giorgio Cornaro was a politician.

What nationality was Giorgio Cornaro?

Giorgio Cornaro was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giorgio Cornaro

· Wikidata: Q5563465

· DBpedia: Giorgio Cornaro

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