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Republic of Genoa
The Republic of Genoa was a maritime republic that built a trading network of colonies around the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, including Caffa in Crimea and Galata in Constantinople. It was a long-time rival of Venice. Napoleon turned it into the Ligurian Republic in 1797.
Key facts
| Dates | 1099 – 1797 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | maritime republic |
| Capital | Genoa |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
Note on dates: Briefly restored in 1814 before annexation by Sardinia in 1815.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.