Vettore Cappello
Politician and admiral of the Republic of Venice / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vettore Cappello (Venetian: Vettor Cappello; c. 1400–1467) was a merchant, statesman and military commander of the Republic of Venice. After an early career as a merchant that gained him substantial wealth, he began his political career in 1439. His ascent to higher offices was rapid. He is chiefly remembered for his advocacy of a decisive policy against the Ottoman Empire, and his command of Venetian forces as Captain General of the Sea during the lead-up to and the first stages of the First Ottoman–Venetian War.
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Vettore Cappello | |
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Born | c. 1400 Venice |
Died | 13 March 1467 Negroponte |
Allegiance | Republic of Venice |
Service/ | Navy |
Rank | Captain General of the Sea |
Battles/wars | First Ottoman–Venetian War |
Spouse(s) | Lucia Querini |
Children | Andrea, Lorenzo, Paolo, Alvise, Elena, Paolina |
Member of the Savi agli Ordini | |
In office October 1439 – October 1440 | |
In office October 1440 – March 1441 | |
Captain of the Trade Envoy to Romania | |
In office 1443 | |
Venetian Senator | |
In office August 1444 – March 1449 | |
Member of the Council of Ten | |
In office 1447 | |
Captain of the Gulf | |
In office March 1449 – May 1450 | |
Occupation(s) | Merchant, politician |
Years active | 1420–1467 |
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