Doge (Noun)
Meaning
Formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The doge of Venice was known for his lavish lifestyle and ornate palaces.
- In 726, the people of Venice elected their first doge, Paolo Lucio Anafesto.
- The doge of Genoa played a crucial role in the city's maritime trade and naval power.
- The grandeur of the doge's palace in Venice was a testament to the wealth and power of the city-state.
- As the doge of Venice, Francesco Foscari oversaw the construction of the Rialto Bridge and other notable landmarks.