His birth date is not known precisely but his father was Rolando Fregoso and his mother Manfredina Fregoso. His brother
Domenico was elected doge in 1370, and his nephew
Giacomo became doge in 1390. Pietro became bachelor of law and joined the family's business involved in trade with the Orient. On the political scene, he obtained a number of positions including the role of
Podestà of the city of
Novi and, in 1373, he became admiral of the Republic and was in charge of the conquest of
Cyprus. For his success in the
Aegean, he was given a palace in Genoa, then ruled by his brother. On 15 July 1393, at the age of 63, he was elected doge after the ruling doge
Antoniotto di Montaldo had stepped down for unknown reasons. But Pietro retained the dogeship only one day and ceded the position the very next day to
Clemente Promontorio. After this short episode, Pietro continued his political career, in particular as member of the Council of the commune until his death on 22 April 1404. His daughter
Pomellina was regent of
Monaco on behalf of her granddaughter,
Claudine Grimaldi. == References ==