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Antonio Grimaldi | |
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137th Doge of the Republic of Genoa | |
In office August 1,1703 –August 1,1705 | |
Preceded by | Federico De Franchi Toso |
Succeeded by | Stefano Onorato Ferretti |
Personal details | |
Born | 1640 Genoa,Republic of Genoa |
Died | 1717 Genoa,Republic of Genoa |
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