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The main armament of the Genoese crossbowmen was the crossbow, made in Genoa by the Balistrai Corporation. As well, the mercenaries were equipped with a dagger , a light metal helmet , a gorget , a hauberk and a large shield , called a pavese ( pavise ), which was used while reloading the crossbow.
Necrodeath is an Italian extreme metal band from Liguria.It is one of the first extreme metal bands originating in Italy. They take inspiration from Slayer, Dark Angel, Possessed, Venom, Kreator, Celtic Frost, Bathory and Sodom. [2]
Galeotto Spinola was appointed Captain of the people in 1335 along with Raffaele Doria. They overthrew the power of Robert of Naples in Genoa. In 1435, Francesco Spinola was successful at the Siege of Gaeta in the war over the control of Naples. Shortly afterwards, Francesco led a revolt that ended the rule of a Visconti based in Milan over Genoa.
David de Rambures (c. 1364 – October 25, 1415, at the battle of Agincourt) was a French knight, member of the king's council and Grand Master of Crossbowmen. He died at the Battle of Agincourt along with his three youngest sons: Jean, Hugues and Philippe.
Nicolò (14th century), lord of the castle of Pornassio in 1343 together with his son Antonio, commander of a band of Genoese crossbowmen [23] Giacobo (14th century), Elder of the Comune of Genoa (1382) [63] Antonio (15th century), Elder of the Comune of Genoa (1401). Abate del Popolo of Sestri, Pegli, Arenzano and Voltri (1404) [31] [30] [32] Gio.
The Genoese slave trade refers to the slave trade conducted by the Republic of Genoa, which was a major business during primarily the Middle Ages. In the 13th century, the Genoese established colonies in Crimea , and acquired slaves of various religions to sell to either Southern Europe via Crete and the Balearic Islands , or to the Middle East ...
port-royal (intentionally written without capitalization and with the "-" between "port" and "royal") is a Genoa, Italy-based electronica and post-rock band formed in the year 2000 by Attilio Bruzzone (Guitar, Keyboards) and Ettore Di Roberto (Piano, Keyboards).
Genoa broke free from Milanese control following the conclusion of the war, and the republic was reestablished. [27] In 1378 the War of Chioggia broke out between Genoa and Venice, a conflict Genoa initiated to counter Venetian threats to the Republic's trade routes in the Black Sea. During the war, a large percentage of the navy was relegated ...