Francesco Foscari

The strength of Venice might have sufficed for these efforts had it not been exhausted by other struggles.

In 1426, under the doge Foscari, began the war with the Visconti which lasted till 1447.

It was carried on with the greatest energy.

Carmagnola and Carrara were beheaded between the two columns on the Piazzetta of St.

In August 1425, he discovered that Filippo Maria had formed a plot to poison him.

He flew to Venice, spoke against the Visconti, and entered upon negotiations with Amedeo, Duke of Savoy.

The Doge of Venice was at this time one of the most distinguished of the line, Francesco Foscari.

His predecessor, Tommaso Mocenigo, who had died on April 4, 1423 at the age of 80, had warned the republic against him as a restless and unquiet spirit.