Republic of Pisa: Map & History
The Republic of Pisa was an independent state existing from the 11th to the 15th century, centered on the Tuscan city of Pisa.
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The Republic of Pisa was an independent state existing from the 11th to the 15th century, centered on the Tuscan city of Pisa. It rose to become an economic powerhouse, a commercial center whose merchants dominated Mediterranean and Italian trade for a century, before being surpassed and superseded by the Republic of Genoa.
Modern Countries Once Part of Republic of Pisa
At its mapped extent, Republic of Pisa covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Republic of Pisa's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Republic of Pisa in Depth
Decline
The rivalry between Pisa and Republic of Genoa intensified in the 13th century and resulted in the naval Battle of Meloria (1284), with the casus belli of the rally of Giudice di Cinarca in Pisa, fought right in front of the Pisan port. It which marked the beginning of the decline of the power of the city, with the renunciation of any claim on Corsica and with the sale of part of Sardinia to Genoa in 1299.
Furthermore, from 1323, the Aragonese conquest of Sardinia began, which deprived the city of the dominion over the giudicati of Cagliari and Gallura.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Republic of Pisa (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Republic of Pisa: Key Facts
| Capital | Pisa |
|---|---|
| Official language | Tuscan |
| Form of government | oligarchy |
| Founded | 10th century |
| Dissolved | 1406 |
Preceded by
- Republic of Massa
- Kingdom of Italy
Facts from Wikidata Q1365493 (CC0).
Republic of Pisa Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Republic of Pisa appears, with the other states of the time.
Republic of Pisa Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 27,741 km² in 1327 CE.
Republic of Pisa: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Republic of Pisa exist?
The Republic of Pisa is dated to 1010 CE – 1401 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Republic of Pisa?
The capital of the Republic of Pisa was Pisa.
How large was the Republic of Pisa at its peak?
At its peak in 1327 AD the Republic of Pisa covered about 27,741 km².
How did the map of the Republic of Pisa change over time?
The Republic of Pisa appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1100 CE to 1400 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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