Tribuno Memmo 1000 – 991

Biography

Tribuno Memmo was born on January 1, 1000, in Venice, during a formative period in the city’s rise as a maritime power. As the 25th Doge of Venice, he held one of the most prestigious positions in the Republic, a role that reflected both the respect of his peers and the significance of his family within Venetian society. The Memmo family would remain influential in Venice’s governance for generations to come.

In his final days, Tribuno sought spiritual refuge at San Giorgio Monastery, where he passed away on January 1, 991. His dedication to both civic duty and religious devotion was honored through his burial at the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, one of Venice’s most important ecclesiastical landmarks. This resting place underscored his standing as a man of both worldly influence and spiritual conviction, ensuring his memory remained part of the sacred landscape of his beloved Venice.