Bombardment of Genoa

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Bombardment of Genoa
Part of the War of the Reunions

Bombardment of Genoa by Duquesne in 1684, by Beaulieu le Donjon.
Date18–28 May 1684
Location
Genoa, Italy
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Kingdom of France France Republic of Genoa Genoa
Spain Spain
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of France Abraham Duquesne Republic of Genoa Carlo Tasso
Republic of Genoa Juan Maria Doria
Spain Juan Tomas Enriquez de Cabrera

The Bombardment of Genoa was a military event during the War of the Reunions when France bombarded the city of Genoa from the sea between May 18 and May 28, 1684.

Background

The

Fuggers
as Spanish financiers.

After the

France had replaced Spain as the most powerful country in Europe. In October 1683, France annexed some territory in the Spanish Netherlands, starting the War of the Reunions
. When Spain sent reinforcements via the port of Genoa, the French decided to punish the city.

French attack

Without a formal declaration of war, a French fleet, commanded by

Consequences

Claude Guy Halle
, Versailles

In 1682, François Pidou de Saint Olon had become the first French resident envoy to the Republic of Genoa,[2] and he was actively involved in the bombardment: indeed he communicated precious information to the French about the defence of Genoa and the position of the batteries of guns, being practically a spy.

The Republic of Genoa came under French influence for the next 100 years, although it remained independent and became neutral. The Genoese bankers and traders made new economic and financial links with France.

Notes

Sources

Genova 1684, World History at KMLA