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Hayez's The Death of the Doge Marin Faliero (1867)  The Council
of Ten, or simply the Ten, was, from 1310 to 1797, one of the
major governing bodies of the Republic of Venice whose actions
were often secretive. Although some sources may indicate that
the Council of Ten was generally accepted in Venice, there was
some opposition.   The Council of Ten was created on 10 July
1310; it was intended as a temporary response to the revolt led
by Bajamonte Tiepolo against the Doge, and was given emergency
powers to deal with the resulting unrest. Although originally
established for a period of two months, its authority was
continuously renewed, until it became a permanent body in 1334.
The Council was formally composed of ten members, elected for
one-year terms by the Great Council. In prac