Episode 2 of 2
Plebiscite in Venetia
- When
- 21-22 October 1866
- Where
- Venetia
A plebiscite held on 21 and 22 October resulted in overwhelming support for joining Italy, making the annexation effective.
The treaty stipulated that annexation would become effective only after a plebiscite to let the population express their will. The vote was held on 21 and 22 October, and the result was overwhelmingly in support of joining the Kingdom of Italy.
Sources
- Treaty of Vienna (1866) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-03
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