Ligurian Republic

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Ligurian Republic Repubblica Ligure ( Ligurian )
1797–1805
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Libertà, Eguaglianza ( Presidential Republic (since 1802)
Doge
• 1802–1805	Girolamo Luigi Durazzo
Legislature	Legislative Council[1] Since 1800: National Council Senate
• Upper house	Council of Seniors
• Lower house	Council of Sixty
Historical era	Napoleonic Wars
• Invaded by France	14 June 1797
• Annexed by France	4 June 1805
Currency	Genoan pound
Preceded by Succeeded by Republic of Genoa First French Empire
Today part of	Italy ∟ Liguria

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The Ligurian Republic (

The Republic was briefly occupied by Austrian forces in 1800, but Napoleon soon returned with an army and retook it. A new Constitution was published in 1802, establishing institutions more similar to those of the previous Genoese Republic, with a Doge who was president of a Senate. The Ligurian Republic used the traditional Genoese flag, consisting of a red cross on a white background.

In June 1805, the territory was annexed by the First French Empire.

History

After conflict was sparked in May 1797 between Genoese inhabitants regarding their wealthy rulers,

In 1800, the Ligurian Republic was besieged by the Austrian army and British fleet. An estimated 30,000 casualties resulted from the conflicts, and the French army had to be relied on for economic restoration. Eventually, the Ligurian leaders placed themselves at the feet of Napoleon, asking that he take direct control. He accepted.

In June 1805, the area was directly annexed by France as the