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Giovanni Giacomo Grimaldi | |
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| 164th Doge of the Republic of Genoa | |
| In office June 22,1756 –June 22,1758 | |
| Preceded by | Gian Giacomo Veneroso |
| Succeeded by | Matteo Franzoni |
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| Born | 1705 Genoa,Republic of Genoa |
| Died | 1777 Padua,Republic of Venice |
Giovanni Giacomo Grimaldi (Genoa,1705 - Padua,1777) was the 164th Doge of the Republic of Genoa.
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