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Proclamation of the Roman Republic
- When
- 9 February 1849
- Where
- Rome
The Constitutional Assembly convened in Rome and proclaimed the Roman Republic after midnight on 9 February 1849, replacing the Papal government.
Following Pope Pius IX's departure to Gaeta, the Constitutional Assembly convened on 8 February. After midnight on 9 February, the assembly proclaimed the Roman Republic. This act temporarily replaced the government of the Papal States with a republican government, reflecting the assembly's republican inclination.
Sources
- Roman Republic (1849–1850) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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