Antonio Doria (died 26 August 1346) was one of the leaders of

Ghibellines The Guelphs and Ghibellines (, , ; it, guelfi e ghibellini ) were factions supporting the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, respectively, in the Italian city-states of Central Italy and Northern Italy. During the 12th and 13th centuries, ri ...

and

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, who became an

Admiral of France Admiral of France (french: Amiral de France) is a French title of honour. It is the naval equivalent of Marshal of France and was one of the Great Officers of the Crown of France. History The title was created in 1270 by Louis IX of France, du ...

, in 1339.

Biography

Antonio Doria was one of the leaders of

and Genoa, whilst Charles of Monaco was in the

Guelph party The Guelphs and Ghibellines (, , ; it, guelfi e ghibellini ) were factions supporting the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, respectively, in the Italian city-states of Central Italy and Northern Italy. During the 12th and 13th centuries, ri ...

. During 1338,

Philip VI of Valois Philip VI (french: Philippe; 1293 – 22 August 1350), called the Fortunate (french: le Fortuné, link=no) or the Catholic (french: le Catholique, link=no) and of Valois, was the first king of France from the House of Valois, reigning from 1328 ...

had contracted for 20 galleys armed by the Ghibellines of Genoa and 20 other armed by the

Guelphs The Guelphs and Ghibellines (, , ; it, guelfi e ghibellini ) were factions supporting the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor, respectively, in the Italian city-states of Central Italy and Northern Italy. During the 12th and 13th centuries, rival ...

of Monaco to serve in the French fleet. Antonio Doria was in command of the 40 galleys. He is known as ''Aithon Doria'' in the General history of the Maison de France of father Anselme. Antonio Doria was created

in 1339.in Chroniques de Jean Froissart, TII. 1824, p.29 He died at the

Battle of Crécy The Battle of Crécy took place on 26 August 1346 in northern France between a French army commanded by King PhilipVI and an English army led by King EdwardIII. The French attacked the English while they were traversing northern France du ...

on 26 August 1346.

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