Giovanni II Cornaro, sometimes Corner (born Venice, August 4, 1647 - died there August 12, 1722) was a Venetian nobleman and statesman; he served as the 111th Doge of Venice from May 22, 1709 until his death. Cornaro was a career statesman from a noble family; during his time as Doge he led Venice in war against the Ottoman Empire, culminating in the signing of the Treaty of Passarowitz in 1718. He was succeeded as Doge by Sebastiano Mocenigo.
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Preceded by Alvise_II_Mocenigo |
Doge of Venice 1709–1722 |
Succeeded by Alvise_III_Mocenigo |