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198 Moments
1076
Power struggle: Pope Gregory VII vs. Emperor Henry IV in Investiture Controversy.
0999
Norman conquest of southern Italy marks the beginning of a significant historical event.
0980
Otto II's coronation as Holy Roman Emperor by Pope John XV in this historical event.
0961
Otto I crowned King marks German power in Italy's history.
0887
Berengar I proclaims himself King of Italy following Louis III's death in 899.
0875
Charles the Bald crowned Emperor of Rome by Pope John VIII in 875.
0870
Treaty of Meerssen divides Carolingian Empire into smaller territories after signing in 870.
0846
0844
0843
Division of Carolingian Empire into three kingdoms in Treaty of Verdun.
0813
Charlemagne names his son Louis the Pious co-emperor, solidifying succession in the Frankish Kingdom.
0800
Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day.
0774
Lombard King Desiderius defeated by Franks led by Charlemagne in Battle of Pavia.
0754
Pepin's significant donation aids the establishment and expansion of the Papal States.
0697
Doge of Venice: Transition to an Elective Position in the Administration.
0643
King Rothari's Edict establishes early medieval laws and procedures for his kingdom's governance.
0626
Lombard kings: Arioald's succession after Agilulf.
0603
Lombards conquer the city of Pavia, Lombards conquer the city of Pavia
0601
Lombard King Agilulf's conquest of Rome alters historical power dynamics in Italy.
0590
Pope Gregory I: Shaping the Catholic Church with profound influence as the pope.
0568
Lombard Invasion: Rise of Lombard Kingdom in historical account.
0553
Byzantine General Narses defeats Ostrogoths at Mons Lactarius, reunifying the region.
0552
Byzantine general Narses secures control, defeating Ostrogoths in Battle of Taginae.
0547
Basilica of San Vitale: A glimpse of Byzantine architecture in Ravenna.
0540
Siege of Ravenna results in capture of Ostrogoth king Theoderic by Byzantine Emperor Justinian.
0493
Odoacer dethroned by Theodoric in a significant power shift in ancient Italy.
Theoderic the Great establishes the Ostrogothic Kingdom, ruling as king of the Ostrogoths.
0476
Odoacer dethrones Romulus Augustulus, ending Roman rule in the West.
Decline and collapse of the Western Roman Empire, leading to societal upheaval and power shifts.
0410
The Visigoths under Alaric I sack Rome in a historic event.