The Republic of Venice of the eighteenth century still employed a
calendar other than the “modern” version introduced by Pope
Gregory XIII in 1582. The Venetian New Year began on 1st March.
For example, according to the original Venetian calendar (more
veneto) 1st February 1710 is 1st February 1709 more veneto. For the
benefit of today’s reader the modern calendar has been used
throughout.
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