IV. The Early Modern Period, 1500–1800 > B. Early Modern Europe, 1479–1815 > 5. National Patterns, 1648–1815 > e. Italy and the Papacy > 5. Lombardy > 1770
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1770
 
Right of sanctuary abolished.  1
 
1770
 
Tax farming put to an end; instead of taxes collected by private agents (farmers) on commission, collection now under the jurisdiction of the public treasury.  2
 
1771
 
Maria Theresa completed a coach pass through the Alps.  3
 
1776
 
Paderno canal completed; Milan now connected to Adda.  4
 
1778
 
La Scala opened.  5
 
 
 
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