Great Council of Venice
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The Great Council of Venice , originally the Consilium Sapientis (Latin for "Council of Wise Men") was a political organ of the Republic of Venice
between 1172 and 1797 and met in a special large hall of the Palazzo Ducale.
It had the power to create laws and elected the Council of Ten
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Republic of Venice
The Republic of Venice or Venetian Republic was a state originating from the city of Venice in Northeastern Italy. It existed for over a millennium, from the late 7th century until 1797. It was formally known as the Most Serene Republic of Venice and is often referred to as La Serenissima, in...
between 1172 and 1797 and met in a special large hall of the Palazzo Ducale.
It had the power to create laws and elected the Council of Ten
Council of Ten
The Council of Ten, or simply the Ten, was, from 1310 to 1797, one of the major governing bodies of the Republic of Venice whose actions were often secretive. Although some sources may indicate that the Council of Ten was generally accepted in Venice, there was some opposition...
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