Marino Zorzi

Marino Zorzi (c. 1238–1312) was the 50th doge of Venice, elected in August 1311. He had been ambassador to Pope Benedict XI in 1303 and was nicknamed ‘il Santo’ for his piety.

Elected after the Tiepolo conspiracy of 1310 and the papal interdict over Ferrara, he failed to repair relations with Rome. A campaign against rebellious Zara ended in defeat, while a 1312 treaty with Padua settled Brenta navigation disputes. His reign lasted less than eleven months; he died in July 1312.