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{{WP-REAL | '''Genoa''', or '''Genova''' in Italian, is a city in northern [[Italy]]. | ||
'''Genoa''' is a city in northern [[Italy]]. | |||
==History== | |||
The navigator and explorer [[Christoffa Corombo|Christopher Columbus]], who is credited with "discovering" the [[Americas]], was born in Genoa in 1451.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref> | |||
In 1511, [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]] sent from [[Constantinople]] by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] eliminated a corrupt Genoese banker, who had been funneling money to [[France|French]] interests while claiming to be robbed on numerous occasions.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Mediterranean Defense]]: "Buying Influence"</ref> | |||
[[Andrea Doria]], as a captain in the Genoese navy, fought to defend the city from [[France|French]] troops. Aided by the Ottoman Assassins, they took over Genoa from [[Templars|Templar]] control, later restoring and expanding the city, as well as installing several [[Assassin Dens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Mediterranean Defense]]: "Rebels With a Cause"</ref> | |||
{{ | The Republic of Genoa ruled [[Corsica]] until 1755, when the islanders achieved independence following a rebellion that lasted 26 years.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref> | ||
[[Category:Cities | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]'' {{1stm}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Cities in Italy]] | |||
[[Category:Cities in Ancient Rome]] | |||
[[Category:Italian city-states]] | |||
[[Category:Port cities]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:48, 19 August 2025
Genoa, or Genova in Italian, is a city in northern Italy.
History[edit | edit source]
The navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus, who is credited with "discovering" the Americas, was born in Genoa in 1451.[1]
In 1511, Ottoman Assassins sent from Constantinople by Ezio Auditore da Firenze eliminated a corrupt Genoese banker, who had been funneling money to French interests while claiming to be robbed on numerous occasions.[2]
Andrea Doria, as a captain in the Genoese navy, fought to defend the city from French troops. Aided by the Ottoman Assassins, they took over Genoa from Templar control, later restoring and expanding the city, as well as installing several Assassin Dens.[3]
The Republic of Genoa ruled Corsica until 1755, when the islanders achieved independence following a rebellion that lasted 26 years.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II: Discovery (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Forsaken (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Mediterranean Defense: "Buying Influence"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Mediterranean Defense: "Rebels With a Cause"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forsaken