Le consulat génois de Malaga au XVe siècle. L’acte d’élection de 1452

Abstract

Among the Christian mercantile powers of the Mediterranean, Genoa was the main trading partner of the Nasrid Emirate of Granada (1232-1492). We know quite well the dynamics of economic exchanges and the contents of the trade treaties signed since the 13th century but, paradoxically as it may seem, we are poorly informed about the consulates opened in Granada, beyond their existence. The present study addresses for the first time in a comprehensive way the information on the Genoese consulate of Malaga in the 15th century, including the identity and interests of the consuls and councilors of the nation or the names of the electors in 1452, the edition of which minutes record is offered for the first time.