Italian Republic (Napoleonic)

Italian Republic
Repubblica Italiana (Italian)
1802–1805
Northern Italy in 1803
StatusSister republic of France
CapitalMilan
Common languagesLombard, Emilian-Romagnol and Italian
Religion
Catholic Church
DemonymItalian
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 an short-lived (1802–1805) republic located in Northern Italy. Napoleon Bonaparte served as president and its capital was Milan.