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|nationality = Italian
|capital = [[Venice]]
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|targets    = [[Marco Barbarigo]]<br>[[Silvio Barbarigo]]
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*{{wiki|Venetian Senate}}
*{{wiki|Council of Ten}}
|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>
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|affiliation = *[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]]
*[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order]]
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|religion = [[Christianity]]
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|population =
|currency = [[Ducat|Venetian ducat]]
|founder(s) = {{wiki|Paolo Lucio Anafesto}}
|date_founded = 697
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|last_ruler = {{wiki|Ludovico Manin}}
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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.


'''La Serenissima''' is a collective title for the governing body of ''The Most Serene Republic of Venice'', taken from its name in Italian (Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia). The term can also be used to refer to the Republic of [[Venice]] itself.
==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|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==
=== The Doge ===
===Doge of Venice===
The Doge (''Venetian'' form of Duke) is the head of state and chief magistrate of the Serene Republic. In game, three people take on the office of Doge:
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]], poisoned by [[Carlo Grimaldi]]
*[[Giovanni Mocenigo]] (ruled from 1478 – 1485), poisoned by [[Carlo Grimaldi]].
*[[Marco Barbarigo]], assassinated by [[Ezio]]
*[[Marco Barbarigo]] (1485 – 1486), assassinated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].
*[[Agostino Barbarigo]]
*[[Agostino Barbarigo]] (1486 – 1501), poisoned by [[Tessa Varzi]] and [[Francesco Vecellio]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>
The Doge's residence is the ''Palazzo Ducale''.
*[[Leonardo Loredan]] (1436 – 1521).<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''</ref>


=== The Council of Ten ===
The Doge's residence is located in the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo Ducale]].
The Council of Ten, or simply the Ten, was, from 1310 to 1797, one of the major governing bodies of the Republic of Venice. Although its actions were often secretive, it was generally considered to be fair and effective by the citizens of the Republic.


=== State Inquisitors ===
===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 robe - was chosen from the Doge's councillors, two – known as I negri ("the black ones") because of their black robes – were chosen from the Council of Ten.
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 game, [[Silvio Barbarigo Il Rosso]] was a member of the Council of Ten, as well the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore presumably a member of the Doge's councillors.
*During the Renaissance, [[Carlo Grimaldi]] was a member of the Council of Ten until his death in 1485.


=== Other Offices ===
===State Inquisitor===
;Signoria
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.
As in [[Florence]], Venice had a ''Signoria''. This was comprised of the Doge, his councillors and advisors (the Minor Council) and the leaders of the Quarantia.


;Quarantia
*During the Renaissance, [[Silvio Barbarigo]] was the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore a member of the Doge's councilors.
The Quarantina operated as a supreme court for criminal and civil justice.


;Collegio
===Other offices===
An executive branch of the government, functioning like a [[Wikipedia:Cabinet (government)|cabinet]].
===Signoria===
As in [[Florence]], Venice had a ''Signoria''. This was comprised of the Doge, his councilors and advisors (the Minor Council), and the leaders of the Quarantine.


;Major Council
===Quarantine===
The main governing body, similar to a [[Wikipedia:Parliament|parliament]], responsible for appointing the Doge. Membership was a hereditary right.
The Quarantine operated as a supreme court for criminal and civil justice.


;Pregadi
===Collegio===
A [[Wikipedia:Senate|senate]] elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.
An executive branch of the government, the Collegio functioned like a {{Wiki|Cabinet (government)|cabinet}}.
 
===Major Council===
The {{wiki|Great Council of Venice|main governing body}}, also known as the '''Great Council''', similar to a {{Wiki|parliament}}, the Major Council was responsible for appointing the Doge. Membership was a hereditary right.
 
*After [[Agostino Barbarigo]]'s death, the Inquisitors of the Great Council charged Agostino with receiving bottles of [[wine]] as gifts and then reselling them tax free "beneath the staircase of the prisons" .<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Agostino Barbarigo]]</ref>
 
===Pregadi===
The {{Wiki|Venetian Senate|Pregadi}} was a senate elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Lineage]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''
*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]''
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACLin}}
{{ACII}}
[[Category:Italian city-states]]
[[Category:Overseas empires]]
[[Category:Former republics]]

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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[edit | edit source]

In 1683, the Republic participated in the Great Turkish War against the Ottoman Empire with the Holy League organized by the Pope Innocent XI. The Venetians laid siege to Athens, which caused much destruction to the Parthenon.[2]

Composition[edit | edit source]

Doge of Venice[edit | edit source]

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:

The Doge's residence is located in the Palazzo Ducale.

The Council of Ten[edit | edit source]

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.

  • During the Renaissance, Carlo Grimaldi was a member of the Council of Ten until his death in 1485.

State Inquisitor[edit | edit source]

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.

  • During the Renaissance, Silvio Barbarigo was the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore a member of the Doge's councilors.

Other offices[edit | edit source]

Signoria[edit | edit source]

As in Florence, Venice had a Signoria. This was comprised of the Doge, his councilors and advisors (the Minor Council), and the leaders of the Quarantine.

Quarantine[edit | edit source]

The Quarantine operated as a supreme court for criminal and civil justice.

Collegio[edit | edit source]

An executive branch of the government, the Collegio functioned like a cabinet.

Major Council[edit | edit source]

The main governing body, also known as the Great Council, similar to a parliament, the Major Council was responsible for appointing the Doge. Membership was a hereditary right.

  • After Agostino Barbarigo's death, the Inquisitors of the Great Council charged Agostino with receiving bottles of wine as gifts and then reselling them tax free "beneath the staircase of the prisons" .[5]

Pregadi[edit | edit source]

The Pregadi was a senate elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868) – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice
  2. ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – The Akropolis of Athens: Parthenon Exterior
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Agostino Barbarigo

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