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|title1 = Most Serene Republic of Venice
|image      = Flag of Most Serene Republic of Venice.svg
|image1 = Flag of Most Serene Republic of Venice.svg
|imgdesc    = Flag of La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia<br>(The flag is blue in-game)
|caption1 =
|game        = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
|capital = [[Venice]]
|religion    = Roman Catholic
|government = Republic
|nationality = Italian
|head_of_state = {{wiki|Doge of Venice|Doge}}
|location    = [[Venice]]
|head_of_government =
|targets    = [[Marco Barbarigo]]<br>[[Silvio Barbarigo]]<br>[[Carlo Grimaldi]]
|legislature = {{wiki|Great Council of Venice}}
*{{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>
|ruling_house =  
|affiliation = *[[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]]
*[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order]]
|nation = [[Italy]]
|languages = {{wiki|Venetian language|Venetian}}<br>{{wiki|Italian language|Italian}}
|religion = [[Christianity]]
|demonym = Venetian
|major_cities =
|population =
|currency = [[Ducat|Venetian ducat]]
|founder(s) = {{wiki|Paolo Lucio Anafesto}}
|date_founded = 697
|date_dissolved = 1797
|last_ruler = {{wiki|Ludovico Manin}}
}}
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'''La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia''', known as '''La Serenissima''' for short, was the collective title for the governing body of The Most Serene Republic of [[Venice]].
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==
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 Duke) is the head of state, and chief magistrate of the Serene Republic. In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', three people take 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 Auditore da Firenze]]
*[[Marco Barbarigo]] (1485 – 1486), assassinated by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]].
*[[Agostino Barbarigo]], poisoned by [[Tessa Varzi]] and [[Francesco Vecellio]]
*[[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 located in the [[Palazzo Ducale]].
*[[Leonardo Loredan]] (1436 – 1521).<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice]]''</ref>
 
The Doge's residence is located in the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo Ducale]].


===The Council of Ten===
===The Council of Ten===
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.
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 ''Assassin's Creed II'', 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, counter-espionage, 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 [[Silvio Barbarigo Il Rosso|Il Rosso]] ("the red one") because of his scarlet attire - was chosen from the Doge's councillors, 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.
 
*During the Renaissance, [[Silvio Barbarigo]] was the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore a member of the Doge's councilors.
 
===Other offices===
===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.


*In game, Silvio Barbarigo Il Rosso was the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore a member of the Doge's councillors.
===Quarantine===
The Quarantine operated as a supreme court for criminal and civil justice.


===Other Offices===
===Collegio===
;Signoria
An executive branch of the government, the Collegio functioned like a {{Wiki|Cabinet (government)|cabinet}}.
As in [[Florence]], Venice had a ''Signoria''. This was comprised of the Doge, his councilors and advisers (the Minor Council) and the leaders of the Quarantia.


;Quarantia
===Major Council===
The Quarantia operated as a supreme court for criminal and civil justice.[[File:Loll.png|thumb|Map of the Serene Republic.]]
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.  


;Collegio
*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>
An executive branch of the government, functioning like a [[Wikipedia:Cabinet (government)|cabinet]].


;Major Council
===Pregadi===
The main governing body, similar to a [[Wikipedia:Parliament|parliament]], responsible for appointing the Doge. Membership was a hereditary right.
The {{Wiki|Venetian Senate|Pregadi}} was a senate elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.


;Pregadi
==Appearances==
A [[Wikipedia:Senate|senate]] elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.
*''[[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==
==References==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Venice#Government Venice Government Article at Wikipedia]
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[[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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