Napoleon Bonaparte ended over a millennium of independence by conquering Venice in 1797
After maintaining its independence for over 1,100 years, the Republic of Venice finally fell when Napoleon Bonaparte's forces brought the 'Serene Republic' to its knees without a single shot fired.
In 1797, Napoleon Bonaparte ended the longest-running republic in history. As French troops loomed on the mainland, the Great Council of Venice voted to abdicate, hoping to avoid the total destruction of their historic city.
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