Luca Grimaldi (Doge of Genoa)
Luca Grimaldi (Genoa, 1675 - Genoa, 1750) was the 149th Doge of the Republic of Genoa and king of Corsica.
Luca Grimaldi | |
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| 149th Doge of the Republic of Genoa | |
| In office January 22, 1728 – January 22, 1730 | |
| Preceded by | Gerolamo Veneroso |
| Succeeded by | Francesco Maria Balbi |
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| Born | 1675 Genoa, Republic of Genoa |
| Died | 1750 Genoa, Republic of Genoa |
Biography
During his mandate as Doge. Grimaldi promoted two public works for the Genoese city and the readjustment of the donkey-back water conduit for the supply of the republican capital. He ended the dogate on January 22, 1730, but would continue to serve the republic in other state jobs. Grimaldi died in Genoa in 1750.
Sources
- Buonadonna, Sergio. Rosso doge. I dogi della Repubblica di Genova dal 1339 al 1797.
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