Timeline of Italy

Chronology

41 events spanning the history of Italy. BCE/CE dating.

1. 485

   Italy was invaded by Attila the Hun

   Italy was invaded by Attila the Hun. Pope Leo I dissuaded Attila from sacking Rome.

2. 553

   The old Roman Empire was reunited

   The old Roman Empire was reunited by Justinian, the Byzantine emperor.

3. 568

   The Lombards invade Italy

   The Lombards, a Germanic tribe, invade Italy which is divided into three regions ruled by the Lombards, the Eastern Roman Empire and the Papal States.

4. 572

   The Byzantine rule collapses after an attack by the Lombards

   The Byzantine rule collapses after an attack by the Lombards.

5. 756

   Pepin the Short conquers the Lombards for the popes

   Pepin the Short, a Frankish King, conquers the Lombards for the popes.

6. 756

   The Papal States were established in central Italy

   The Papal States were established in central Italy.

7. 774

   The Lombards defeated by Charlemagne

   The Lombards defeated by Charlemagne.

8. 1000 – 1400

   Independent city-states are established

   Independent city-states are established.

9. 1519

   Charles I of Spain became Emperor

   Charles I of Spain became Emperor Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire.

10. 1804

    Napoleon declared himself the emperor of Italy .

    Napoleon declared himself the emperor of Italy.