 He held multiple positions in the Paduan government and eventually served in the Consiglio Maggional (great council) of Padua.Mussato was also involved in numerous other diplomatic missions during his time in government as well as a part of multiple delegations for the city of Padua including the coronation of Henry VIII in Milan in 1312.Mussato, drew upon fellow scholars from across Italy to dissect multiple opinions and carve out his own political perspective.