Egidio Boccanegra facts for kids
Egidio Boccanegra was an important figure from the city of Genoa in Italy. He was the brother of Simone Boccanegra, who was the very first Doge of Genoa. A Doge was like a leader or ruler of the city.
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Who Was Egidio Boccanegra?
Egidio Boccanegra was known for his skills as a military leader, especially at sea. He lived during the 1300s, a time when many Italian cities like Genoa were powerful and had strong navies.
Egidio became a respected leader of soldiers and sailors. He often worked for powerful kings in other countries. This was common for skilled military leaders back then.
Serving Castile
In 1340, Egidio led a group of soldiers from Genoa. They were helping Alfonso XI of Castile, a king in what is now Spain. These Genoese troops fought in a war against forces from Morocco.
Admiral for Aragon
The very next year, in 1341, another king recognized Egidio's talents. Peter IV of Aragon, who ruled another part of Spain, chose Egidio to be his admiral. An admiral is a high-ranking commander in a navy. This meant Egidio was in charge of many ships and sailors for the King of Aragon.
His Final Years
Egidio Boccanegra's life ended in 1367 in the city of Seville. He was put to death because he supported Henry II of Castile. Supporting one king over another could have serious consequences during those times.
See also
In Spanish: Egidio Boccanegra para niños
