Description: (Condottiero)
Andrea Doria, a prominent Genoese statesman, condottiero, and admiral, played a crucial role in the Republic of Genoa. He held significant influence in Genoese politics from 1528 until his passing and was renowned as Europe's leading naval commander. Serving as Charles V's grand admiral, Doria protected Genoa's independence and controlled the city. Despite facing challenges from Ottoman fleets, his fleet secured the imperial naval lines between Spain and Italy. Doria also implemented constitutional reforms in Genoa, including reducing the Doge's term and altering the election process, which had a lasting impact until the republic's dissolution in 1797.