Episode 2 of 2

Reconquest after Siege

When: 28 August 1849
Where: Venice
Part of: Event of 1849: Venice surrenders to Austrian troops after a 4-month siege.

Austrian forces reconquered the Republic of San Marco on 28 August 1849 following a long siege, ending the revolutionary state's existence.

The First Italian War of Independence ended in the defeat of Sardinia. Austrian forces subsequently reconquered the Republic of San Marco on 28 August 1849 following a long siege, restoring Habsburg control over the territory.

Sources

Republic of San Marco Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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