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Feb 15, 697
Foundation of Venice
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Feb 15, 697
Paolo Lucio Anafesto
(697–717) He was the first doge in Venice. -
Feb 15, 717
Marcello Tegalliano
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Feb 15, 726
Ursus Hypatus
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Feb 15, 803
United Venice
The successors of Obelerio inherited a united Venice. -
Feb 15, 807
Byzantine governor
A Byzantine fleet sailed to Venice and deposed the Doge, replacing him with a Byzantine governor. -
Feb 15, 1182
Violent riots
A vicious anti-Western riot broke out in Constantinople targeting Latins, and Venetians in particular. -
Feb 15, 1390
Trade development
The Venetians gained extensive trading privileges in the Byzantine Empire during the 12th century