Verona is the largest city in the region of Veneto in Italy, with 255,131 inhabitants. It is one of the seven provincial capitals of the region, and is the largest city municipality in the region and in northeastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona covers an area of 1,426 km2 (550.58 sq mi) and has a population of 714,310 inhabitants. It is one of the main tourist destinations in Northern Italy because of its artistic heritage and several annual fairs and shows as well as the opera season in the Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces
Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces.
On April 17, in the year 1797, Citizens of Verona begin an unsuccessful eight-day rebellion against the French occupying forces. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of April 17, one of 401 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 17, 1797 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
- Wikipedia source last updated on 14 April 2026.
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