Indeed , Genoese bankers and financial houses , the Centurioni , the Palavicini and the Vivaldi families , had , since the 16th century , been lending money to the Spanish government .
The Republic of Genoa had a long relationship with Spain .
Indeed , Genoese bankers and financial houses , the Centurioni , the Palavicini and the Vivaldi families , had , since the 16th century , been lending money to the Spain government .
The Republic of Genoa had a long relationship with Spain .