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Genoese East India Company
Geonese company operating in India
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. Its first expedition, led by Jan Maes van Duijnkerken, resulted in the capture of the ships and the crew by the VOC at Batavia.2 It ceased to exist in 1649.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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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. Its first expedition, led by Jan Maes van Duijnkerken, resulted in the capture of the ships and the crew by the VOC at Batavia.2
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- WikipediaGenoese East India Company
- WikidataQ107183388
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