Lombard Kingdom

Lombard Kingdom was a state in Italy (Europe) that lasted from 568 to 774 CE, about 206 years. Its people spoke Germanic languages (Gothic, Frankish, English, German, Dutch, Norse).

The Lombards under Alboin invaded Italy in 568 and ruled the north and centre. Charlemagne conquered the kingdom in 774 at the Pope's request.

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Facts

Dates

568 to 774 CE

Duration

206 years

Type

State

Region

Italy, Europe

Language family

Germanic

Capital

Pavia

Events in Europe during its time

• 732 Battle of Tours

Neighbours in Europe

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
• Carolingian Empire 751 to 843 CE
• Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
• Kingdom of Wessex c. 519 to 927 CE
• Kingdom of Mercia c. 527 to 918 CE
• First Bulgarian Empire 681 to 1018 CE
• Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
• Merovingian Kingdom 481 to 751 CE
• Avar Khaganate c. 567 to 822 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
• Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
• Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
• Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
• Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
• Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
• Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE, East Asia
• Umayyad Caliphate 661 to 750 CE, Middle East

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