Historical Timeline

Timeline of San Marino

5 dated events spanning the recorded history of San Marino.

Chronology

5 events spanning the history of San Marino. BCE/CE dating.

301
According to tradition, San Marino is founded by Marinus.
According to tradition, San Marino is founded by Marinus, a Christian stonemason seeking refuge from religious persecution on Mount Titano.
1463
The Pope awards the towns to San Marino.
The Pope awards the towns of Fiorentino, Montegiardino and Serravalle to San Marino. The town of Faetano joins the republic in 1464, defining its present-day borders.
1797
Napoleon invades Italy, but respects the rights of San Marino.
Napoleon invades Italy, but respects the rights of San Marino.
1940
World War II. Neutral San Marino hosts some 100,000 refugees from neighboring parts of Italy.
World War II. Neutral San Marino hosts some 100,000 refugees from neighboring parts of Italy.
1992
San Marino joins the United Nations.
San Marino joins the United Nations.