On 16 October 1796, a congress was held in Modena, formed by representatives from the provinces of Modena, Bologna, Ferrara and Reggio Emilia.
On 16 October 1796, a congress was held in Modena, where Duke Hercules III had just excaped. The congress wasformed by representatives from the provinces of Modena, Bologna, Ferrara and Reggio Emilia.