Historical Events tagged with "fiume"
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Fiume Annexed to Italy from Treaty of Rome
Fiume, a port city on the Adriatic Sea, was officially annexed by Italy as a result of the Treaty of Rome. Signed on January 27, 1924, the treaty aimed to settle territorial disputes following World War I. The agreement culminated in the legal incorporation of Fiume into Italy, establishing new borders and reflecting shifting national identities in the post-war period. This annexation represented a significant reconfiguration of the national landscape in the region.
Continue ReadingThe Annexation of Fiume by Italy
The Kingdom of Italy formally annexed the Free State of Fiume, a city on the Adriatic coast, marking the culmination of historical claims and political tensions following World War I. The annexation was significant as it brought an end to the autonomy of Fiume, which had declared independence under the leadership of Gabriele D'Annunzio in 1919. The move was met with mixed reactions domestically and internationally, raising questions about national borders and self-determination in the post-war period.
Continue ReadingItaly and Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes Treaty
The Treaty of Rapallo was signed between Italy and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes in November 1920, establishing mutual recognition and cooperation between the two states. The agreement was reached in Rapallo, Italy, amidst the post-World War I political reshuffles in Europe. Key among the treaty’s provisions were issues concerning border adjustments and the status of various territories, particularly Fiume, which had been a contentious point following the war. This treaty marked a significant effort to stabilize relationships in the region.
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