His parents were related: Ceva Doria, co-lord of Oneglia, and Caracosa Doria, of the Doria di Dolceacqua branch. Several ships were named in honour of the admiral, the most famous being the Italian passenger liner SS Andrea Doria, launched in 1951, which sank following a collision in 1956.ĭoria was born at Oneglia from the ancient Genoese family the Doria di Oneglia, a branch of the noble Doria family, who played a major role in the history of the Republic since the 12th century. He is also considered the foremost naval leader of his time. įrom 1528 until his death, Doria exercised a predominant influence in the councils of the Genoese republic. His reformed constitution of the Republic of Genoa would last until the end of the republic in 1797. At the same time plebeians were declared ineligible, and the appointment of the doge was entrusted to the members of the great and the little councils. Originally elected for life, the Doge's office was reduced to two years.
Īs the ruler of Genoa, Doria reformed the Republic's constitution. Andrea Doria, Prince of Melfi ( Italian: Ligurian: Drîa Döia 30 November 1466 – 25 November 1560) was a Genoese statesman, condottiero, and admiral, who played a key role in the Republic of Genoa during his lifetime.
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