Orso Ipato

Orso Ipato
Engraving of Orso by Johann Jakob Vogel (c. 1670-1690)
3rd Doge of Venice
In office 726–737
Preceded by	Marcello Tegalliano
Succeeded by	Teodato Ipato
Personal details
Born	Eraclea
Died	737 Venice, Republic of Venice

Orso Ipato (Latin: Ursus Hypatus; died 737) was, by tradition, the third Doge of Venice (726–737) and the first historically known. During his eleven-year reign, he brought great change to the Venetian navy, aided in the recapture of Ravenna from Lombard invaders, and cultivated harmonious relations with the Byzantine Empire. He was murdered in 737 during a civil conflict.