Egidio Boccanegra
Genoese admiral
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Egidio Boccanegra was a Genoese admiral who served in the 14th century. He was part of the prominent Boccanegra family, which played a significant role in Genoese politics and military affairs. Egidio achieved a notable victory in 1344, defeating a Moroccan fleet off Algeciras while in the service of Alfonso XI of Castile. He was the brother of Simone Boccanegra, the first doge of Genoa. Egidio's son, Ambrogio Boccanegra, also became a successful admiral, winning naval battles against the Portuguese and English.1
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