Republic of Brescia facts for kids
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Republic of Brescia
Repubblica bresciana
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| 1797–1797 | |||||||||
| Status | Client state of France | ||||||||
| Capital | Brescia | ||||||||
| Common languages | Italian | ||||||||
| Government | Republic | ||||||||
| Historical era | Napoleonic Wars | ||||||||
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• Established
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18 March 1797 | ||||||||
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• Annexation into Cisalpine Republic
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20 November 1797 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Italy | ||||||||
The Republic of Brescia (Italian: Repubblica bresciana) was a short-lived country in Italy. It was set up by the French army in 1797. Think of it like a new, temporary government that was strongly influenced by France. It only lasted for a few months before joining a bigger republic.
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What Was the Republic of Brescia?
The Republic of Brescia was a special type of country called a client republic. This means it was a separate country, but it was heavily controlled by another, more powerful country. In this case, France was the powerful country.
Why Was It Created?
France was very powerful during the time of the Napoleonic Wars. French armies were moving across Europe, bringing their ideas of revolution and new types of government. When the French army took control of areas like Brescia and Bergamo in Italy, they helped create new republics that were friendly to France.
When Did It Exist?
The Republic of Brescia was officially started on March 18, 1797. It was a very short-lived country. It only lasted for about eight months.
What Happened Next?
On November 20, 1797, the Republic of Brescia became part of a larger country called the Cisalpine Republic. The Cisalpine Republic was another "client republic" created by France in northern Italy. This change meant that Brescia was no longer its own small republic but part of a bigger French-influenced state.
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