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Reggio Emilia

Also known as Reggio nell'Emilia

Reggio Emilia is a city in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, on the Via Emilia between Parma and Modena, founded by the Romans as Regium Lepidi. A medieval commune, it passed to the Este in 1409 and formed part of the Duchy of Modena and Reggio until 1859. The Italian tricolour flag was adopted there by the Cispadane Republic in 1797.

Reggio Emilia
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Mentioned in 7 state histories

Commune of ReggioDuchy of FerraraCounty of NovellaraDuchy of Modena and ReggioPrincipality of CorreggioBolognese RepublicCispadane Republic

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Reggio Emilia. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/reggio-emilia
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“Reggio Emilia.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/reggio-emilia. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Reggio Emilia.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/reggio-emilia.
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