- Giano di Campofregoso
Giano di Campofregoso was the 43rd
Doge of Genoa . He ruled as Giano II from 29 June, 1512 to 25 May, 1513, and was the second member of the family called Giano to occupy the office. [The Republic of Genoa] He was succeeded by his kinsmanOttaviano di Campofregoso .The Campofregoso were one of the elite,
Patrician families of the Genoese Republic, originally from the area ofVal Polcevera . The family, also known as Fregoso, were eminent in Genoese politics throughout the 15th century, providing five Dogi to the Republic. [Campofregoso Dogi] The Genoese branch of the family became extinct in 1660. [Campofregoso Dogi]Notes
References
* [http://genealogy.euweb.cz/pan/genoa.html The Republic of Genoa, rulers] retrieved 3 May 2008
* [http://www.roth37.it/COINS/Fregoso/storia.html Campofregoso Dogi] (Italian) retrieved 3 May 2008Further reading
[http://www.millersville.edu/~columbus/data/art/TAVIANI2.ART Christopher Columbus: His Birthplace and His Parents] (information on the Campofregoso) retrieved 3 May 2008.
External links
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/roelipilami/2046355337/in/set-72157603233334556/ The armour of Giano II] 3 May 2008
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