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Ligurian Republic
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French:
République Ligurienne
Italian:
Repubblica Ligure
Major Events:
Treaty of Campo Formio
Related Places:
Italy
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Ligurian Republic

historical republic, Europe
Also known as: République Ligurienne, Repubblica Ligure
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History

Ligurian Republic, republic created by Napoleon Bonaparte on June 15, 1797, organizing the conquered city of Genoa and its environs. The government was modeled on that of the Directory in France, and the republic was tied to France by alliance. In 1803 it became also a military district, closely linked to France, and its chief of state became appointable by Napoleon. In May 1805 the Ligurian Republic was absorbed into the French Empire.

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