Genoese East India Company

In today's world, Genoese East India Company has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of the population. Whether due to its impact on society, the economy or culture, Genoese East India Company has positioned itself as a central point of debate and reflection today. Its implications and consequences cover various areas, from politics to technology, including education and the environment. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Genoese East India Company and analyze its influence on the world we live in.

The Genoese East India Company (Italian: Compagnia di Negotio or Compagnia Genovese delle indie orientali) was established by Genoa in early 1647 to profit off of the East India trade.[1] Its first expedition, led by Jan Maes van Duijnkerken, resulted in the capture of the ships and the crew by the VOC at Batavia. Its successor, the Compagnia Marittima di San Giorgio, sent a few ships to Brazil but soon ceased operation.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Da Genova alle Indie alla metà del Seicento" (PDF). storiapatriagenova.it. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  2. ^ Subrahmanyam, Sanjay (1988). "On the significance of Gadflies: the Genoese East India Company of the 1640s". Journal of European Economic History. 17 (3) – via Proquest.