Monaco
Monaco is a state in France and the Low Countries (Europe) that has existed since 1297 CE. Its people spoke Latin and Romance languages (Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian).
The Grimaldi family seized the rock in 1297 and have ruled it, under French or Spanish protection, almost ever since. Its Monte Carlo casino opened in the 1860s.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1297 CE to the present
- Duration
- 728 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- France and the Low Countries, Europe
- Language family
- Latin and Romance
- Capital
- Monaco
Events in Europe during its time
- Black Death reaches Europe
- Gutenberg's printing press
- Fall of Constantinople
- Fall of Granada and Columbus's voyage
- Luther's Ninety-five Theses
- Peace of Westphalia
- Siege of Vienna
- Watt's steam engine
Neighbours in Europe
- Republic of Venice
- Byzantine Empire
- Holy Roman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Habsburg Monarchy
- United Kingdom
- Dutch Republic
- Kingdom of France (Bourbon)
- Russian Empire
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Byzantine Empire
- Swahili city-states
- Srivijaya
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Khmer Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Mali Empire
- Ayutthaya Kingdom
- Mughal Empire
Questions
When did Monaco exist?
1297 CE to the present, about 728 years.
Where was Monaco?
France and the Low Countries, in Europe. Its capital was Monaco.
What language did Monaco speak?
Latin and Romance. This family includes Latin, Italic, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian.