doge
noun
the chief magistrate in the former republics of Venice and Genoa.
dogeship
-
a word derived from
doge.
Example Sentences
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The first exhibition since the Christian era was at Venice during the dogeship of Lorenzo Tiepolo, in 1268.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
Afterward Venice underwent many political changes, among which one of the most interesting to students of history is that of the institution of the dogeship, as hereafter related.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
In Venice a few rich families seized all authority, and while the fame and territory of the republic were extended, its dogeship became a mere figurehead.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Rossiter Johnson
He refused the lordship of Genoa and even the dogeship, but accepted the position of perpetual censor, and exercised predominant influence in the councils of the republic until his death.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
A young king was making often fruitless, but always energetic, struggles to emancipate his national royalty from the trammels of the factious dogeship.
From Sybil, or the Two Nations by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
