Ambrosian Republic

The term "Ambrosian Republic" refers to the Padanian (north Italian) state which honoured Saint Ambrose of Milan (a real person who lived between 339 and 397 AD). The state existed in Season 2 of Brazilian's Varna series, led by a Captain & Defender who was democratically elected. The first Captain & Defender established the Ambrosian Republic of Milan in 1519 after a duke of Milan died without an heir. In December 1529, the Captain & Defender died, and the following election was won by Giano Loredan, who saw the state's expansion into the Ambrosian Republic of Lombardy. With his death in 1556, the office was passed on to his friend, Giovanni Morosini, who became the third Captain & Defender.