About Giorgio Centurione
Lived 1553 – 1629 (aged 75). Giorgio Centurione was a politician.
Biography
The sudden death of the new doge Ambrogio Doria from a stroke of the brain on 12 June 1621, meant that the council was called to elect his successor, and on 22 June the figure of Giorgio Centurione was chosen as worthy of leading the State, the fiftieth in biennial succession and the 95th in republican history.
His Dogate was marked by a severe famine crisis. The Magistrate of the Communities was established to take care of the Genoese income, the Armenian Merchants Company was introduced in Genoa and the Republic of Genoa was able to acquire the Savonese territory of the Marquisate of Zuccarello . At the end of his mandate, on 22 June 1623, he was appointed perpetual procurator.
Centurione died in Genoa on 11 January 1629, leaving a substantial patrimony.
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Who was Giorgio Centurione?
politician
When was Giorgio Centurione born?
Giorgio Centurione was born on 23 April 1553 in Genoa.
When did Giorgio Centurione die?
Giorgio Centurione died on 11 January 1629 in Genoa.
What was Giorgio Centurione's occupation?
Giorgio Centurione was a politician.
What nationality was Giorgio Centurione?
Giorgio Centurione's recorded nationality: Republic of Genoa.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Giorgio Centurione
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