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Giovanni Andrea Doria

Giovanni Andrea Doria

Giovanni Andrea Doria (1539 – 1606), also known as Gianandrea Doria, was an Italian admiral and shipbuilder from Genoa. He was Marquis of Tursi and Prince of Melfi, which he inherited from his great-uncle, the famous Andrea Doria.

Like Andrea, he built a long career in the service of Spain, but lacking his ancestor's military talent, he stood out more as a businessman and statesman. He was one of the main naval contractors of the Spanish navy.