| Doge of Genoa | |
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| Style | Altezza Serenissima |
| Residence | Palazzo Ducale |
| Appointer | Great Council and Minor Council |
| Formation | 23 December 1339 |
| First holder | Simone Boccanegra |
| Final holder | Giacomo Maria Brignole |
| Abolished | 17 June 1797 |
The Doge of Genoa (/doʊdʒ/ DOHJ)[a] was the head of state of the Republic of Genoa, a city-state and soon afterwards a maritime republic, from 1339 until the state's extinction in 1797. Originally elected for life, after 1528 the Doges were elected for terms of two years.[1] The Republic (or Dogate) was ruled by a small group of merchant families, from whom the doges were selected.
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