Republic of Venice - Revision history

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	In 1683, the Republic participated in the {{Wiki\|Great Turkish War}} against the [[Ottoman Empire]] with the {{Wiki\|Holy League (1684)\|Holy League}} organized by the [[Papacy\|Pope]] {{Wiki\|Innocent XI}}. The Venetians laid {{Wiki\|Morean War#Occupation of Athens (1687–88)\|siege}} to [[Athens]], which caused much destruction to the [[Parthenon]].<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Famous Cities\|The Akropolis of Athens]]: [[Tours: The Akropolis of Athens#Parthenon_Exterior\|Parthenon Exterior]]</ref>		In 1683, the Republic participated in the {{Wiki\|Great Turkish War}} against the [[Ottoman Empire]] with the {{Wiki\|Holy League (1684)\|Holy League}} organized by the [[Papacy\|Pope]] {{Wiki\|Pope Innocent XI\|Innocent XI}}. The Venetians laid {{Wiki\|Morean War#Occupation of Athens (1687–88)\|siege}} to [[Athens]], which caused much destruction to the [[Parthenon]].<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Famous Cities\|The Akropolis of Athens]]: [[Tours: The Akropolis of Athens#Parthenon_Exterior\|Parthenon Exterior]]</ref>

	==Composition==		==Composition==

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	\|major_cities =		\|major_cities =
	\|population =		\|population =
	\|currency = ~~{{wiki\|Venetian ducat~~\|Venetian~~}} [[~~ducat]]		\|currency = [[Ducat\|Venetian ducat]]
	\|founder(s) = {{wiki\|Paolo Lucio Anafesto}}		\|founder(s) = {{wiki\|Paolo Lucio Anafesto}}
	\|date_founded = 697		\|date_founded = 697

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Pregadi

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	===Pregadi===		===Pregadi===
	The ~~Pregadi was a~~ {{Wiki\|~~senate~~}} elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.		The {{Wiki\|Venetian Senate\|Pregadi}} was a senate elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	\|military = Venetian military<br />[[Venetian Navy\|Venetian navy]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice</ref>		\|military = Venetian military<br />[[Venetian Navy\|Venetian navy]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice</ref>
	\|ruling_house =		\|ruling_house =
	\|affiliation = *[[Italian Brotherhood of ~~Assassins\|Italian~~ Assassins]]		\|affiliation = *[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]]
	*[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order~~\|Italian Templars~~]]		*[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order]]
	\|nation = [[Italy]]		\|nation = [[Italy]]
	\|languages = {{wiki\|Venetian language\|Venetian}}<br>{{wiki\|Italian language\|Italian}}		\|languages = {{wiki\|Venetian language\|Venetian}}<br>{{wiki\|Italian language\|Italian}}
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	==Composition==		==Composition==
	===Doge of Venice===		===Doge of Venice===
	The Doge of Venice was the most respected elder of the Venetian nobility and served as the head of state, and chief magistrate of the Serene Republic. During the [[Renaissance]], four Doges were known to have played a part in ~~Assassin Order~~'s struggle ~~with the Templars~~ for control of the city:		The Doge of Venice was the most respected elder of the Venetian nobility and served as the head of state, and chief magistrate of the Serene Republic. During the [[Renaissance]], four Doges were known to have played a part in the [[Assassins]] and [[Templars]]' struggle for control of the city:
	*[[Giovanni Mocenigo]] (ruled from 1478 – 1485), poisoned by [[Carlo Grimaldi]].		*[[Giovanni Mocenigo]] (ruled from 1478 – 1485), poisoned by [[Carlo Grimaldi]].
	*[[Marco Barbarigo]] (1485 – 1486), assassinated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].		*[[Marco Barbarigo]] (1485 – 1486), assassinated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].

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	\|military = Venetian military<br />[[Venetian Navy\|Venetian navy]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice</ref>		\|military = Venetian military<br />[[Venetian Navy\|Venetian navy]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice</ref>
	\|ruling_house =		\|ruling_house =
	\|affiliation = [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]]~~<br>~~[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order]]		\|affiliation = *[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassins]]
			*[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order\|Italian Templars]]
	\|nation = [[Italy]]		\|nation = [[Italy]]
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	\|last_ruler = {{wiki\|Ludovico Manin}}		\|last_ruler = {{wiki\|Ludovico Manin}}
	}}		}}
	The '''Republic of Venice''', also known as '''La Serenissima''' or the '''Serene Republic''', was a city-state in northern [[Italy]], comprising of the areas around [[Venice]] and many overseas possessions.		The '''Republic of Venice''', also known as '''La Serenissima''' or the '''Serene Republic''', was a city-state in northern [[Italy]], comprising the areas around [[Venice]] and many overseas possessions.

	==History==		==History==
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	===Doge of Venice===		===Doge of Venice===
	The Doge of Venice was the most respected elder of the Venetian nobility and served as the head of state, and chief magistrate of the Serene Republic. During the [[Renaissance]], four Doges were known to have played a part in Assassin Order's struggle with the Templars for control of the city:		The Doge of Venice was the most respected elder of the Venetian nobility and served as the head of state, and chief magistrate of the Serene Republic. During the [[Renaissance]], four Doges were known to have played a part in Assassin Order's struggle with the Templars for control of the city:
	*[[Giovanni Mocenigo]] (ruled from 1478-1485), poisoned by [[Carlo Grimaldi]].		*[[Giovanni Mocenigo]] (ruled from 1478 – 1485), poisoned by [[Carlo Grimaldi]].
	*[[Marco Barbarigo]] (1485-1486), assassinated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].		*[[Marco Barbarigo]] (1485 – 1486), assassinated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].
	*[[Agostino Barbarigo]] (1486-1501), poisoned by [[Tessa Varzi]] and [[Francesco Vecellio]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>		*[[Agostino Barbarigo]] (1486 – 1501), poisoned by [[Tessa Varzi]] and [[Francesco Vecellio]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>
	*[[Leonardo Loredan]] (1436 – 1521).<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''</ref>		*[[Leonardo Loredan]] (1436 – 1521).<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''</ref>

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	The Council of Ten, or simply the Ten, was one of the major governing bodies of the Republic of Venice from 1310 to 1797. Although its actions were often secretive, it was generally considered to be fair and effective in its governance of Venice by the citizens of the Republic.		The Council of Ten, or simply the Ten, was one of the major governing bodies of the Republic of Venice from 1310 to 1797. Although its actions were often secretive, it was generally considered to be fair and effective in its governance of Venice by the citizens of the Republic.

	*In the Renaissance, Carlo Grimaldi was a member of the Council of Ten until his death in 1485.		*During the Renaissance, [[Carlo Grimaldi]] was a member of the Council of Ten until his death in 1485.

	===State Inquisitor===		===State Inquisitor===
	The Supreme Tribunal of the Three State Inquisitors was established to guard the security of the Republic. By means of espionage, counterespionage, internal surveillance, and a network of informers, they ensured that Venice did not come under the rule of a single "signore". One of the inquisitors - known as Il Rosso ("the red one") because of his scarlet attire - was chosen from the Doge's councilors, and two – known as Il Negri ("the black ones") because of their black attire – were chosen from the Council of Ten.		The Supreme Tribunal of the Three State Inquisitors was established to guard the security of the Republic. By means of espionage, counterespionage, internal surveillance, and a network of informers, they ensured that Venice did not come under the rule of a single "signore". One of the inquisitors - known as Il Rosso ("the red one") because of his scarlet attire - was chosen from the Doge's councilors, and two – known as Il Negri ("the black ones") because of their black attire – were chosen from the Council of Ten.

	*In the Renaissance, [[Silvio Barbarigo~~\|Silvio Barbarigo Il Rosso~~]] was the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore a member of the Doge's councilors.		*During the Renaissance, [[Silvio Barbarigo]] was the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore a member of the Doge's councilors.

	===Other offices===		===Other offices===

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Appearances

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	*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]''

	==References==		==References==

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References

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	[[Category:Italian city-states]]		[[Category:Italian city-states]]
	[[Category:Overseas empires]]		[[Category:Overseas empires]]
	[[Category:Former republics]]		[[Category:Former republics]]

imported>Sol Pacificus: The Venetians neither intended nor described their government system as a democracy (which in their day meant the Athenian model of gov't where leaders are largely decided by lot not elections). They thought of their system as a mixed government. Btw, former countries categories are probably going to get a major revamp or be removed soon.

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The Venetians neither intended nor described their government system as a democracy (which in their day meant the Athenian model of gov't where leaders are largely decided by lot not elections). They thought of their system as a mixed government. Btw, former countries categories are probably going to get a major revamp or be removed soon.

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	\|government = ~~Democratic aristocratic republic~~		\|government = Republic
	\|head_of_state = {{wiki\|Doge of Venice\|Doge}}		\|head_of_state = {{wiki\|Doge of Venice\|Doge}}
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	[[Category:Overseas empires]]		[[Category:Overseas empires]]
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	\|head_of_state = {{wiki\|Doge of Venice\|Doge}}		\|head_of_state = {{wiki\|Doge of Venice\|Doge}}
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