Common questions about Marino Sanuto the Younger

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Marino Sanuto the Younger born and when did he die?

Marino Sanuto the Younger was born in 1466 and died in 1536. He lived to the age of 70 during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

What is the time period covered by the Diarii written by Marino Sanuto the Younger?

The Diarii written by Marino Sanuto the Younger cover the period from the 1st of January 1496 to June 1533. These records fill 58 volumes and serve as a universal chronicle of the Venetian republic.

How did Marino Sanuto the Younger gain access to the secret archives of Venice?

Marino Sanuto the Younger obtained special permission to examine the secret archives of the state after becoming a senator in 1498. This access allowed him to construct a library rich in manuscripts and chronicles that was hidden from the public eye.

When did the senate grant Marino Sanuto the Younger a pension for his historical work?

The senate granted Marino Sanuto the Younger a pension of 150 gold ducats per annum in 1531. This financial recognition came five years before his death and validated his decades of labor.

Who published the Diarii of Marino Sanuto the Younger and when was the project completed?

The publication of the Diarii of Marino Sanuto the Younger began in 1879 and was led by Rinaldo Fulin in collaboration with Federigo Stefani, Guglielmo Berchet, and Niccolò Barozzi. The last volume was finally published in Venice in 1903.