Andrea Doria
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Summary
Andrea Doria was born on November 30, 1466[1], in Oneglia[2]. He died on November 25, 1560[3], in Genoa[4]. He worked as a condottiero[5], politician[6], soldier[7], and admiral[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,636 views/month, #7,025 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: San Matteo[10]
- Father: Ceva Doria[11]
- Mother: Caracosa Doria[12]
- Spouse: Peretta Usodimare[13]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Genoa[14]
- Field of work: politics[15], military affairs[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17], Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: House of Doria[20]
- Commons category: Andrea Doria[21]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[22], general[23]
- Participated in conflict: War of the League of Cognac[24]
- Family name: Doria[25]
- Given name: Andrea[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Andrea Doria[27]
- Allegiance: Republic of Genoa[28]
- Depicted by: Andrea Doria as Neptune[29]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: א[34], Italian[35]
- Name in native language: Andrea Doria[36]
- Different from: Andrea Doria[37]
Why It Matters
Andrea Doria has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Andrea Doria born?
Andrea Doria was born in Oneglia[2].
Where did Andrea Doria die?
Andrea Doria died in Genoa[4].
Who were Andrea Doria's parents?
Andrea Doria's father was Ceva Doria[11]. Andrea Doria's mother was Caracosa Doria[12].
Who was Andrea Doria married to?
Andrea Doria's spouses include Peretta Usodimare[13].
What did Andrea Doria do for work?
Andrea Doria worked as a condottiero[5], politician[6], soldier[7], and admiral[8].
What awards did Andrea Doria receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[17] and Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[18].