Italian Republic (Napoleonic)

Italian Republic
Repubblica Italiana (Italian)
1802–1805
Northern Italy in 1803 (borders between Italy and France are not accurate)
Northern Italy in 1803 (borders between Italy and France are not accurate)
StatusSister Republic of France
CapitalMilan
Common languagesLombard, Emilian-Romagnol and Italian
Religion
Roman Catholic
Demonym(s)Italian
GovernmentPresidential republic
President 
• 1802–1805
Napoleon Bonaparte
Vice President 
• 1802–1805
Francesco Melzi d'Eril
LegislatureLegislative Body
Historical eraNapoleonic Wars
9 February 1801
• National Meetings in Lyon
26 January 1802
• Monarchy proclaimed
17 March 1805
CurrencyMilanese scudo, lira, soldo and denaro
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Cisalpine Republic
Subalpine Republic
Kingdom of Italy

The Italian Republic (Italian: Repubblica Italiana) was a short-lived (1802–1805) republic located in Northern Italy. Napoleon Bonaparte served as president and its capital was Milan.