Republic of Venice

The Republic of Venice, also known as La Serenissima or the Serene Republic, was a city-state in northern Italy, comprising of the areas around Venice and many overseas possessions.
==History==
In 1683, the Republic participated in the against the Ottoman Empire with the organized by the Pope . The Venetians laid to Athens, which caused much destruction to the Parthenon.Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – The Akropolis of Athens: Parthenon Exterior
==Composition==
===Doge of Venice===
The Doge of Venice was the most respected elder of the Venetian nobility and served as the head of state, and chief magistrate of the Serene Republic. During the Renaissance, four Doges were known to have played a part in Assassin Order's struggle with the Templars for control of the city:
*Giovanni Mocenigo (ruled from 1478-1485), poisoned by Carlo Grimaldi.
*Marco Barbarigo (1485-1486), assassinated by Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
*Agostino Barbarigo (1486-1501), poisoned by Tessa Varzi and Francesco Vecellio.Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Rome: Chapter 3 – Francesco Vecellio
*Leonardo Loredan (1436 – 1521).Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
The Doge's residence is located in the Palazzo Ducale.
===The Council of Ten===
The Council of Ten, or simply the Ten, was one of the major governing bodies of the Republic of Venice from 1310 to 1797. Although its actions were often secretive, it was generally considered to be fair and effective in its governance of Venice by the citizens of the Republic.
*In the Renaissance, Carlo Grimaldi was a member of the Council of Ten until his death in 1485.
===State Inquisitor===
The Supreme Tribunal of the Three State Inquisitors was established to guard the security of the Republic. By means of espionage, counterespionage, internal surveillance, and a network of informers, they ensured that Venice did not come under the rule of a single "signore". One of the inquisitors - known as Il Rosso ("the red one") because of his scarlet attire - was chosen from the Doge's councilors, and two – known as Il Negri ("the black ones") because of their black attire – were chosen from the Council of Ten.
*In the Renaissance, Silvio Barbarigo Il Rosso was the "red" State Inquisitor, and therefore a member of the Doge's councilors.
===Other offices===
===Signoria===
As in Florence, Venice had a Signoria. This was comprised of the Doge, his councilors and advisors (the Minor Council), and the leaders of the Quarantine.
===Quarantine===
The Quarantine operated as a supreme court for criminal and civil justice.
===Collegio===
An executive branch of the government, the Collegio functioned like a .
===Major Council===
The , also known as the Great Council, similar to a , the Major Council was responsible for appointing the Doge. Membership was a hereditary right. 
*After Agostino Barbarigo's death, the Inquisitors of the Great Council charged Agostino with receiving bottles of wine as gifts and then reselling them tax free "beneath the staircase of the prisons" .Assassin's Creed II – Database: Agostino Barbarigo
===Pregadi===
The Pregadi was a elected by the Major Council in charge of day-to-day legislation.
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Lineage 
*Assassin's Creed II
*Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
*Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
*Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece 
*Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice
*Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR
==References==
Category:Italian city-states
Category:Overseas empires
Category:Former republics