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minus-squareA_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up11·4 months agoToday I learned the Dutch had a Republic throughout the 17th century. Sure, the House of Orange held a huge amount of positions and power, but still. A European republic before France (other than the brief period for Britain I suppose)
minus-squarePugJesus@lemmy.worldOPMlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·4 months agoVenice was also still around.
minus-squareFlying Squid@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·4 months agoDoes Iceland count? They’ve had a parliament since 930 CE.
Today I learned the Dutch had a Republic throughout the 17th century. Sure, the House of Orange held a huge amount of positions and power, but still. A European republic before France (other than the brief period for Britain I suppose)
Venice was also still around.
Fair
Does Iceland count? They’ve had a parliament since 930 CE.