Italy Timeline

By dav1dbuhl
  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to

    Italy's History from 1200-2009

  • Rome, Florence and Venice prosper during the Renaissance
    Sep 19, 1200

    Rome, Florence and Venice prosper during the Renaissance

    The Renaissance period was a period of renewed interest in culture.
  • The Italian War of 1494–98
    Dec 18, 1494

    The Italian War of 1494–98

    The Italian War of 1494-98 was the first war in Italy's history.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte occupies Rome

    Napoleon Bonaparte occupies Rome

    He exiles Pope Pius VII to Savona and then to France, and takes the Papal States' art collections to the Louvre.
  • Italy becomes a unified nation

    Italy becomes a unified nation

    Italy becomes a unified nation under King Victor Emmanuel II.
  • Italy enters World War I

    Italy enters World War I

    Italy enters the war on thesideof the allies.
  • Italy enters WWII

    Italy enters WWII

    Italy enters World War II siding with Germany and the Nazis.
  • Italy ends the Monarchy.

    Italy ends the Monarchy.

    The Italians voted to end the monarchy and make their nation a Democratic Rebublic.
  • Italy is no longer Catholic.

    Italy is no longer Catholic.

    Italy's natoional religion is no longer Catholicism.
  • Silvio Berlusconi returns as prime minister

    Silvio Berlusconi returns as prime minister

    The billionaire Silvio Berlisconi returns for his third term as Prime Minister of Italy.
  • Abruzzo is hit by an earthquake.

    Abruzzo is hit by an earthquake.

    In April, the mountainous area of Abruzzo is badly hit by an earthquake. Many people are injured and left homeless.