This measure was taken to put an end to the strife of 165 years between that family and the Fregosi, whose name also was changed.
This political revolution was effected by Andrea Doria, the famous Genoese admiral.
He was recalled to Rome, where he taught theology, and gained at the same time the reputation of being one of the greatest orators in Italy.
Besides two volumes "De Disciplina Ecclesiasticâ", which he wrote at the request of Borromeo, there remain his sermons, some Latin verse, counsels to Herbert Foglieta "De Ratione Illustrandæ Ligurum Historiæ", and, in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, a treatise on "Usury".
He edited the manuscripts of his fellow Jesuit Fulvio Androzi for posthumous publication.