Comment on DOGE is basically bullshit by erindipitty

erindipitty · 5/13/2025, 8:27:13 PM · permalink

Can't take credit for discovering this interesting info.  I heard it from Kurt Metzger on a podcast, but is IS thought-provoking.  Here is the ai overview:  
The title of "Doge" (also spelled "Doges") in Roman society is actually a reference to the Venetian Republic, not the Roman Empire itself. The term "Doge" derives from the Latin word "dux," meaning "leader" or "guide". In Venice, the Doge was the highest political position, and the head of state, elected for life by the Great Council.

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Origin of the title:

The title "Doge" originated in the Byzantine Empire, where "Dux" referred to a military commander or provincial governor.

Venetian context:

The Doge of Venice was the head of state, holding both executive and legislative power.

Term of office:

Initially, Doges were elected for life, but later, the office was subject to restrictions and surveillance.

Role of the Doge:

The Doge served as the head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and the head of St. Mark's Church, among other duties.

Example:

Enrico Dandolo, a famous Doge, was known for his role in the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople.

Legacy:

The Doge of Venice was a symbol of Venetian power and unity, and the office eventually became primarily symbolic. The last Doge was Ludovico Manin, who abdicated in 1797.

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Originally referring to any military leader, it became in the Late Roman Empire the title for a leader of an expeditionary force formed by detachments …

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… highest official of the republic of Venice for more than 1,000 years (from the 8th to the 18th century) and symbol of the sovereignty of the Venetian state

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Doge | Renaissance Italy, Republic of Venice, Maritime ... - Britannica

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