I'm looking for something bigger than the Republic of Venice here.
Here are the specific conditions:
A) The Republic needs to be called a Republic, and be established no later than 1300 AD
B) It needs to last for over 200 years.
C) An elective monarchy is not enough, specifically, the titles of King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, Emperor, Empress, any variation on Caesar or Augustus are not permissible under the terms of the challenge.
D) There can be de facto political dynasties, but never a constitutionally assumed/legitimized principle of heredity.
E) To meet the challenge, the European country needs to be west of Russia, and no smaller in its metropolitan territory than Portugal. Exclaves or colonies don't count.
F) Although short of the size requirement, a medieval Republic of Denmark, Ireland, Bohemia or Greece meets the challenge.
Here are the specific conditions:
A) The Republic needs to be called a Republic, and be established no later than 1300 AD
B) It needs to last for over 200 years.
C) An elective monarchy is not enough, specifically, the titles of King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, Emperor, Empress, any variation on Caesar or Augustus are not permissible under the terms of the challenge.
D) There can be de facto political dynasties, but never a constitutionally assumed/legitimized principle of heredity.
E) To meet the challenge, the European country needs to be west of Russia, and no smaller in its metropolitan territory than Portugal. Exclaves or colonies don't count.
F) Although short of the size requirement, a medieval Republic of Denmark, Ireland, Bohemia or Greece meets the challenge.