Michele Morosini

Michele Morosini (1308–1382) was doge of Venice for only four months in 1382. Born into one of the city's most important families, he was extremely wealthy and made his name in trade.

During the gruelling War of Chioggia against Genoa (1378–1381), he bought houses cheaply while the city struggled and ended among the richest men in Venice. Opinion of him divided between a noble merchant who served the state faithfully and a ruthless speculator.

Elected after Andrea Contarini's death, he died of the plague and was buried at San Zanipolo, the traditional resting place of the doges. His wife was Cristina Condulmer.