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Battle of Meloria (1284)

The Battle of Meloria was fought near the islet of Meloria in the Ligurian Sea on 5 and 6 August 1284 between the fleets of the Republics of Genoa and Pisa as part of the Genoese-Pisan War. The victory of Genoa and the destruction of the Pisan fleet marked the decline of the Republic of Pisa.[11]

"Battle of Meloria" redirects here. For the earlier battle fought at this location, see Battle of Meloria (1241).

History of Genoa

History of Pisa

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