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198 Moments
1886
Establishment of De Cecco
1884
Establishment of Bulgari
Establishment of Piaggio & C. S.p.A.
1877
Establishment of Barilla Group
1872
Establishment of Pirelli & C. S.p.A.
1871
Rome becomes capital as Italy completes unification
1866
Conflict between Kingdom of Italy and Austrian Empire ends inconclusively in Third War of Independence.
1860
Garibaldi leads army to unite southern territories under a single kingdom.
1859
Battle of Solferino leads to the founding of the International Red Cross humanitarian organization.
1849
French forces' Siege of Rome.
1848
Sicilian uprising leads to political upheaval and struggle for independence in 1848.
Revolutions of 1848: Challenges and Changes in the Italian States
1831
Establishment of Generali Group (Assicurazioni Generali)
1822
Congress of Verona: International conference addressing European political matters and decision-making.
1820
Revolutions in Europe during 1820 and 1821 sought constitutional reforms and political change.
1816
1814
Napoleon's abdication leads to the downfall of the First French Empire and his reign.
1809
Napoleon's actions against the Pope entail exile and appropriation of artworks.
1805
Napoleon Bonaparte's rule marked the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy.
1801
Establishment of Etruria's Bourbon-Parma Kingdom reshapes history, marking a significant political milestone.
1798
1797
Treaty causing territorial changes between France and Austria in Campo Formio.
Fall of the Republic of Venice.
1796
1789
Origin of Italy's tricolour in historic cockade symbolizes national pride and identity.
1748
1732
Iconic Trevi Fountain construction in Rome commences, marking a significant event in history.
1714
Treaty of Rastatt transfers Spanish lands to Austria after a peace agreement.