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Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia

The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was a place where many people lived a long time ago in a part of Europe called Italy. It was ruled by a king who was in charge of everything that happened there.

The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was made up of two regions called Lombardy and Venetia. These regions had different cultures and people who spoke different languages. Lombardy was known for its beautiful countryside and big cities, while Venetia was famous for its canals and gondolas.

The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia was created in the 19th century when Italy was not yet a united country, but made up of many different states. The King of Austria, who ruled the region at the time, wanted to unite these states under his rule.

The people of Lombardy-Venetia did not want to be ruled by Austria and they fought against their rulers many times. However, the Austrian government was very powerful and it took a long time for the people to gain their independence.

Eventually, in 1866, Lombardy-Venetia became part of the newly-formed Italy. Today, Lombardy and Venetia are two regions of Italy, and they still have their own unique cultures and languages. However, they are now united under one government, unlike in the past when they were ruled by a king.