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[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Today I learned the Dutch had a Republic throughout the 17th century. Sure, the House of Orange held a huge amount of positions and power, but still. A European republic before France (other than the brief period for Britain I suppose)

[–] PugJesus 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Venice was also still around.

[–] FlyingSquid 3 points 5 months ago

Does Iceland count? They've had a parliament since 930 CE.