Career
Barbarigo was elected as Doge of Venice in September 1485 to succeed Doge Giovanni Mocenigo, who was possibly poisoned. Marco died in August 1486, less than a year after becoming Doge, probably in a dispute between nobles. His dogaressa was Lucia Ruzzini (d 1496), described as a hypochondriac but talented beauty.
The two are the namesakes of the Master of the Barbarigo Reliefs, who was responsible for the creation of their tomb.
He appears in the video game Assassin"s Creed II as a villain, and one of the main character"s assassination targets.