Andrea Doria

For the ship of the same name, see SS Andrea Doria.

Early life

He was born at Oneglia of the ancient Genoese family, the Doria-Pamphilii-Landi. Orphaned at an early age, he became a soldier of fortune, serving first in the papal guard and then under various Italian princes. In 1503 he was fighting in Corsica in the service of Genoa, at that time under French vassalage, and he took part in the rising of Genoa against the French, whom he compelled to evacuate the city. From that time onwards, he became famous as a naval commander. For several years he scoured the Mediterranean in command of the Genoese fleet, waging war on the Turks and the Barbary pirates.

Related Topics:
Oneglia - Doria-Pamphilii-Landi - Soldier of fortune - Corsica - French - Vassal - Naval commander - Mediterranean - Turks - Pirate

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