Antonio Doria

Antonio Doria or Aithone Doria was one of the leaders of Ghibellines and Genoa, who became Admiral of France, in 1339.

Biography

Antonio Doria was one of the leaders of Ghibellines and Genoa, whilst Charles of Monaco was in the Guelph party. Philip VI of Valois had taken in 1338 20 galleys armed by the Ghibellines of Genoa and 20 other armies by the Guelphs of Monaco.

Antonio Doria commanded 40 galleys. It is called Aithon Doria in the General history of the Maison de France of father Anselme.

Antonio Doria was created Admiral of France in 1339.[1]

Notes and references

  1. ↑ in Chroniques de Jean Froissart, TII. 1824, p.29
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