Filippo Balzan

With a name like Filippo, it’s no surprise to learn he was born in Żebbug. He may also have been mentioned in an Italian newspaper, if my indications are correct.

He is one of my maternal great-great-great-grandfathers.

A photo of the Siberia Gate - Genoa, Italy

Janus of Cyprus

Janus of Cyprus was a King of Cyprus and the titular King of Armenian Cilicia and Jerusalem. He was born in captivity in Genoa. He is one of my maternal 14 x great-grandfathers.