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Why did Francesco V lose control of Modena in 1859?
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Francesco V, the last duke of the Austro-Este line in Modena, lost control of his territory in 1859 because the people of Modena revolted against his rule. This uprising was driven by the desire to join Sardinia-Piedmont and ultimately become part of a unified Italy.1