Pius IX21 February 1848
Pope Pius IX grants a constitution to the Papal States, which was both unexpected and surprising considering the historical recalcitrance of the Papacy
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Pope Pius IX grants a constitution to the Papal States, which was both unexpected and surprising considering the historical recalcitrance of the Papacy
In February 1848 there were revolts in Tuscany that were relatively nonviolent, after which Ferdinand granted the Tuscans a constitution
A Roman Republic is declared
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