Republic of Lucca [SEP] dissolved or abolished
Republic of Lucca
The Republic of Lucca was a historic state of Italy, which lasted from 1160 to 1805 on the central Italian peninsula.
History.
History Medieval era.
Within the Imperial Kingdom of Italy, the city of Lucca had been the residence of the Margraves of Tuscany. A certain autonomy was granted by a 1084 diploma issued by Emperor Henry IV, while on his Italian campaign during the Investiture Controversy with Pope Gregory VII. After the death of Margravine Matilda of Tuscany in 1115, the city began to
council. In 1926, the Fascist dictatorship abolished mayors and City councils, replacing them with an authoritarian "Podestà" chosen by the National Fascist Party. The office of Mayor was restored in 1944 during the Allied occupation.
Italian Republic (since 1946).
Italian Republic (since 1946) City Council election (1946–1994).
From 1946 to 1994, the Mayor of Lucca was elected by the City's Council.
Italian Republic (since 1946) Direct election (since 1994).
Since 1994, under provisions of new