Background
Nicolò was the son of Caterino Zen, a prominent literary figure of the time.
Nicolò was the son of Caterino Zen, a prominent literary figure of the time.
His political career started with securing the post of Savio agli ordini dell"arsenale (Special Commissioner for the Arsenal) at the age of 23, two years less than the minimum. He was able to purchase recognition of experience for 100 Ducats from the Council of Ten.