Opicino Spinola
Opizzino Spinola | |
|---|---|
| Capitano del Popolo of the Republic of Genoa | |
| In office 1306–1306 | |
| Preceded by | Lamba Doria |
| Succeeded by | Bernabò Doria |
| In office 1306–1309 | |
| Preceded by | Bernabò Doria |
| Succeeded by | Bernabò Doria |
| In office 1309–1310 | |
| Preceded by | Bernabò Doria |
| Succeeded by | Carlo Fieschi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13th century Europe |
| Died | 1317 Genoa, Republic of Genoa |
| Spouse | Violante di Saluzzo |
| Children | Argentina Spinola |
| Relatives | House of Spinola |
| Profession | Politician, Merchant |
Opicino Spinola also called Opizzino Spinola (13th century–1317) was a merchant and political leader in the Republic of Genoa in the early 14th century. He was a member of the Spinola Family and one of the richest men in Genoa.
In January 1306, the citizens of Genoa replaced their Podesta with two Capitani del Popolo ("Captains of the People") as rulers of the republic, part of a constitutional struggle lasting from 1257 to 1339. Thanks to his wealth, Spinola was elected one of the Captains.