Historical Register in London, Middlesex

The Oath of Angi and the Doge’s Funeral Ceremonies

The excerpt details how the Doge’s death was kept secret until preparations for his funeral could proceed. It describes embalming, three days of public viewing, creditor settlements, and the ritual expulsion of debtors, with nobles in mourning and the Great Council appointing inquisitors to audit the late ruler’s conduct. The passage notes the Republic’s expenses borne by heirs and the ceremonial restraint in public displays, followed by the elaborate election of a new Doge and subsequent rites.