Editing Consul (section)

=== Republic of Genoa ===
The city-state of [[Republic of Genoa|Genoa]], unlike ancient Rome, bestowed the title of ''consul'' on various state officials, not necessarily restricted to the highest. Among these were Genoese officials stationed in various Mediterranean ports, whose role included helping Genoese merchants and sailors in difficulties with the local authorities. Great Britain reciprocated by appointing [[List of diplomats of Great Britain to the Republic of Genoa|consuls]] to Genoa from 1722. This institution, with its name, was later emulated by other powers and is reflected in the modern usage of the word (see [[Consul (representative)]]).