Corsican Republic: Map & History
The Corsican Republic was a short-lived state on the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea.
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The Corsican Republic was a short-lived state on the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea. It was proclaimed in July 1755 by Pasquale Paoli, who was seeking independence from the Republic of Genoa. Paoli created the Corsican Constitution, which was the first constitution written in the Italian language. The text included various Enlightenment principles, including female suffrage, later revoked by the Kingdom of France when the island was taken over in 1769. The republic created an administration and justice system, and founded an army.
Modern Countries Once Part of Corsican Republic
At its mapped extent, Corsican Republic covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Corsican Republic's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Corsican Republic in Depth
Government
According to the constitution, the legislature, the Corsican Diet (or Consulta Generale), composed of over 300 members, met once a year on call of the head of state and was composed of delegates elected by acclamation from each parish for three-year terms. The Diet enacted laws, regulated taxation, and determined national policy. Executive powers were handled by the Council of State, elected by the Diet initially for life and which met twice a year, in the absence of which powers were held by the General (chair of the Council) or in their absence, by the President General or by one president from each of the three magistracies of the Council (rotated monthly), one councilor (rotated between the three magistracies every 10 days), and the secretary of state.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Corsican Republic (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Corsican Republic: Key Facts
| Capital | Corte |
|---|---|
| Official languages | Italian, Corsican |
| Form of government | republic |
| Founded | 18 November 1755 |
| Dissolved | 13 June 1769 |
Facts from Wikidata Q71234 (CC0).
Corsican Republic Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 11,217 km² in 1766 CE.
Corsican Republic: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Corsican Republic exist?
The Corsican Republic is dated to 1757 CE – 1768 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Corsican Republic?
The capital of the Corsican Republic was Corte.
How large was the Corsican Republic at its peak?
At its peak in 1766 the Corsican Republic covered about 11,217 km².
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