Paolo da Novi explained

Order:42nd Doge of the Republic of Genoa
Term Start1:10 April 1507
Term End1:27 April 1507
Predecessor1:Dogeship vacant
Successor1:Dogeship vacant
Birth Date:1440
Birth Place:Novi Ligure, Republic of Genoa
Death Date:10 July 1507
Death Place:Genoa, Republic of Genoa

Paolo da Novi (Novi Ligure, 1440Genoa, 10 July 1507) was the 42nd Doge of the Republic of Genoa.

Biography

A native of Novi Ligure, he moved to Genoa with his family where he worked as a silk dyer. At the end of the fifteenth century he was appointed to the Office of the Authority, which was followed by his appointment as captain for the defense of the Riviere.[1]

In his short Dogate, which lasted 17 days, as a wise and prudent man, he tried to promote reforms in favor of the people and peaceful coexistence. And to restore the state coffers he also took out a mortgage with Bank of Saint George.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PAOLO da Novi in "Dizionario Biografico". 2020-07-25. www.treccani.it. it-IT.