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Francesco Maria Della Rovere | |
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168th Doge of the Republic of Genoa | |
In office 29 January 1765 –29 January 1767 | |
Preceded by | Rodolfo Emilio Brignole Sale |
Succeeded by | Marcello Durazzo |
Personal details | |
Born | 13 February 1695 Genoa,Republic of Genoa |
Died | 23 May 1768 Genoa,Republic of Genoa |
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