Giacomo Promontorio (Genoa, 1508 - Genoa, 1578) was the 58th Doge of the Republic of Genoa.

Giacomo Promontorio
58th Doge of the Republic of Genoa
In office
January 4, 1553 – January 4, 1555
Preceded byLuca Spinola
Succeeded byAgostino Pinelli Ardimenti
Personal details
Born1508
Genoa, Republic of Genoa
Died1578
Genoa, Republic of Genoa

Biography

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Promontorio was elected to the dogal title on January 4, 1553, the thirteenth in biennial succession and the fifty-eighth in republican history. Under his mandate, the Jesuits settled in Genoa and began organizing and founding public schools. After his office on January 4, 1555 he served the republic in other state offices. He died in Genoa in 1578 and was buried inside the church of Santa Caterina.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Buonadonna, Sergio. Rosso doge. I dogi della Repubblica di Genova dal 1339 al 1797 (in Italian). De Ferrari.