Treaty of Versailles (1768)
The Treaty of Versailles was a treaty concluded on 15 May 1768 at Versailles between the Republic of Genoa and France, in which Genoa ceded Corsica to France.
Corsica had been ruled by Genoa since 1284. In the 18th century, Corsicans started to seek their independence.
In the Treaty of Versailles, Genoa had no option but to put Corsica in pledge to France, to repay its debts.[1] There was no chance that Genoa, which was in decline, could ever repay its debts otherwise,[2] and Genoa was not capable of suppressing the Corsican struggle for independence. However, the treaty also established that France would return to Genoa the possession of neighboring Capraia island, previously occupied by the Corsican Republic.[3]
In September 1768, France began its
References
- ^ a b c Ethnic Groups of Europe Cole, J. 2011. pp76-79. ABC-CLIO
- ^ Alberti Russell, Janice. The Italian community in Tunisia, 1861–1961: a viable minority. pag. 142.
- ^ Art. 6 of the treaty.
- ^ 1001 Battles that Changed the Course of History Grant, R, G. 2011. Quintessence Editions. p446