Marino Morosini

Marino Morosini (1181–1253) was doge of Venice from June 1249 until his death. Of the Morosini dalla Tressa branch, he had held senior offices, and his election was the first by forty-one electors.

His short reign brought prudent commercial policy and new trade treaties. When Louis IX crusaded against Egypt, Venice stayed neutral to safeguard its trade with the sultan. He admitted an inquisition court but reserved appointment of its judges, and created the Signori di Notte. He died in 1253 and was buried in Saint Mark's.