Raffaele Adorno

Biography

### Early Life

Raffaele Adorno was born in Genoa in 1375 to Doge Giorgio Adorno and Benedettina Spinola. He was the nephew of Antoniotto Adorno, who served as governor of Genoa four times during his lifetime.

### Education and Military Training

From a young age, Raffaele received a family and school education based on humanist studies, law, and literature. However, he also received military training, participating in armed actions against the antagonists of his uncle Antoniotto Adorno. This combination of education and military experience would serve him well throughout his life.

### Career

In 1394, Raffaele settled in Savona, the lands of the del Carretto family, around September of that year. At the beginning of the 15th century, during the French domination of Genoa, he was appointed by Governor Jean II Le Meingre to command several galleys on their way to the island of Cyprus.

### Personal and Commercial Connections

During his time in Cyprus, Raffaele established personal connections and commercial contacts that would bring significant wealth to his family for many years. This period marked the beginning of a long and successful career in politics and commerce.

### Later Life and Death

Raffaele Adorno served as Doge of the Republic of Genoa from an unspecified date until his death in 1458. The exact dates of his tenure are not provided in the available sources.

References

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