Doge of Genoa
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Not to be confused with Duke of Genoa.
The Doge of Genoa[1] was the head of state of the Republic of Genoa, a city-state and soon afterwards a maritime republic, from 1339 until the state's extinction in 1797. Originally elected for life, after 1528 the Doges were elected for terms of two years.[2] The Republic (or Dogate) was ruled by a small group of merchant families, from whom the doges were selected.
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Doge of Genoa | |
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Style | Altezza Serenissima |
Residence | Palazzo Ducale |
Appointer | Great Council and Minor Council |
Formation | 23 December 1339 |
First holder | Simone Boccanegra |
Final holder | Giacomo Maria Brignole |
Abolished | 17 June 1797 |
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