Historical Events tagged with "udine"
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Pope Benedict XIV establishes Udine and Gorizia
Pope Benedict XIV suppressed the Patriarchate of Aquileia and created the Archdiocese of Udine and Gorizia, reallocating ecclesiastical authority in the region. This restructuring aimed to streamline church governance and reduce the influence of local powers. It was part of broader reform efforts initiated by the Pope to centralize authority within the Catholic Church and improve administration across territories, especially in northern Italy.
Continue ReadingRepublic of Venice Captures Udine
Troops of the Republic of Venice successfully captured Udine, marking the end of the independent rule of the Patria del Friuli. The siege was part of the larger territorial ambitions of Venice in the region, reflecting its desire to expand its influence in northeastern Italy. This transition brought important strategic and economic changes to the area as control shifted away from local governance to the Venetian state. The capture of Udine was a key victory that altered the political landscape of the time.
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