Timeline of Malta

Chronology

20 events spanning the history of Malta. BCE/CE dating.

1. 117 – 138

   Islands become municipium under Emperor Hadrian.

   Islands become municipium under Emperor Hadrian.

2. 395 – 870

   Byzantine rule.

   Byzantine rule.

3. 870 – 1090

   Arab rule.

   Arab rule.

4. 870

   Aglabiti (Tunisian) Arabs invade Malta and expel the Byzantine.

   Aglabiti (Tunisian) Arabs invade Malta and expel the Byzantine.

5. 1048

   First Byzantine attempts to regain islands.

   First Byzantine attempts to regain islands.

6. 1091

   Count Roger of Hauteville, aka the Norman, takes Malta.

   Count Roger of Hauteville, aka the Norman, takes Malta and imposed taxes but leaves Arab rulers.

7. 1224

   Final expulsion of Arabs from Sicily and Malta.

   Final expulsion of Arabs from Sicily and Malta.

8. 1350

   Establishment of Maltese Nobility.

   Establishment of Maltese Nobility.

9. 1530

   Knights of St. John take possession.

   Knights of St. John take possession.

10. 1565

    Great Siege.

    Great Siege. Malta besieged by Turks but the Knights helped by the Maltese resist and win.