Grimani's punishment and Venice's leadership problem

The aftermath of Zonchio turns from battlefield events to Venetian accountability and political leadership. Grimani was arrested about a month after the battle and banished, yet he eventually became Doge of Venice in 1521 at roughly 86 years old. His career raises questions about a system that drew senior leaders from a small and often elderly elite. Experience could be valuable, but age and past success might also encourage leaders to reuse methods formed decades earlier. The naval defeat is therefore connected to the republic's institutions and the difficulty of selecting commanders capable of adapting under pressure.