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|title1= Most Serene Republic of Venice | |title1 = Most Serene Republic of Venice | ||
|image1= Flag of Most Serene Republic of Venice.svg | |image1 = Flag of Most Serene Republic of Venice.svg | ||
|caption1= | |caption1 = | ||
|capital= [[Venice]] | |capital = [[Venice]] | ||
|government= Oligarchic republic | |government = Oligarchic republic | ||
|head_of_state= {{wiki|Doge of Venice|Doge}} | |head_of_state = {{wiki|Doge of Venice|Doge}} | ||
|head_of_government= | |head_of_government = | ||
|legislature= {{wiki|Great Council of Venice}} | |legislature = {{wiki|Great Council of Venice}} | ||
*{{wiki|Venetian Senate}} | *{{wiki|Venetian Senate}} | ||
*{{wiki|Council of Ten}} | *{{wiki|Council of Ten}} | ||
|military= | |military = Venetian military | ||
|ruling_house= | |ruling_house = | ||
|affiliation= [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]]<br>[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order]] | |affiliation = [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins]]<br>[[Roman Rite of the Templar Order]] | ||
|civilization= [[Italy]] | |civilization = [[Italy]] | ||
|languages= {{wiki|Venetian language|Venetian}}<br>{{wiki|Italian language|Italian}} | |languages = {{wiki|Venetian language|Venetian}}<br>{{wiki|Italian language|Italian}} | ||
|religion= [[Christianity]] | |religion = [[Christianity]] | ||
|demonym= Venetian | |demonym = Venetian | ||
|major_cities= | |major_cities = | ||
|population= | |population = | ||
|currency= {{wiki|Venetian ducat|Venetian}} [[ducat]] | |currency = {{wiki|Venetian ducat|Venetian}} [[ducat]] | ||
|founder(s)= {{wiki|Paolo Lucio Anafesto}} | |founder(s) = {{wiki|Paolo Lucio Anafesto}} | ||
|date_founded= 697 | |date_founded = 697 | ||
|date_dissolved= 1797 | |date_dissolved = 1797 | ||
|last_ruler= {{wiki|Ludovico Manin}} | |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 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 of 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|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#The Akropolis of Athens|The Akropolis of Athens]] – Parthenon Exterior</ref> | |||
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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 of the areas around Venice and many overseas possessions.
History
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.[1]
Composition
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, three 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.
- Marco Barbarigo (1485-1486), assassinated by Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
- Agostino Barbarigo (1486-1501), poisoned by Tessa Varzi and Francesco Vecellio.
The Doge's residence is located in the Palazzo Ducale.
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 the Renaissance, Carlo Grimaldi was a member of the Council of Ten until his death in 1485.
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.
- In the Renaissance, Silvio Barbarigo Il Rosso 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.
Quarantine
The Quarantine operated as a supreme court for criminal and civil justice.
Collegio
An executive branch of the government, the Collegio functioned like a cabinet.
Major Council
The main governing body, similar to a parliament, the Major Council was responsible for appointing the Doge. Membership was a hereditary right.
Pregadi
The Pregadi was a senate elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Lineage (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed II
References
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – The Akropolis of Athens – Parthenon Exterior