Daniele Manin

Daniele Manin was born to a merchant family in Venice, Italy, during the Napoleonic era.

At the age of 10, Daniele Manin witnessed the fall of Napoleon and the re-establishment of Austrian rule over Venice.

Manin enrolled at the University of Padua to study law, laying the foundation for his future legal career.

Manin completed his law degree and began practicing law in Venice, quickly gaining a reputation for his legal acumen.

Manin married Teresa Foscarini, a member of a noble Venetian family, strengthening his social and political connections.

Manin joined the Carbonari, a secret society dedicated to Italian unification and the overthrow of foreign rule.

Manin was elected to the Venetian Municipal Council, where he advocated for reforms and greater autonomy from Austrian rule.

Manin began publishing pamphlets that criticized Austrian policies and called for greater political freedom and national unity.

Manin organized and led protests against Austrian tax policies, galvanizing public support for his cause.

Manin emerged as a key leader in the Venetian revolution, leading the city's uprising against Austrian rule in March 1848.

Following the successful revolution, Manin was elected President of the Venetian Provisional Government, overseeing the city's affairs during the struggle for independence.

Manin led the defense of Venice against a prolonged Austrian siege, inspiring the citizens to resist for over a year.

After a year of resistance, Venice was forced to surrender. Manin went into exile to Paris, France, to continue his political activities.

While in Paris, Manin continued to write and advocate for Italian unification and the end of Austrian rule in Italy.

Daniele Manin died in Paris, France, at the age of 53, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in the Italian Risorgimento.