Historical Events tagged with "lombard"

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Politics & Government

Peace of Cremona Concludes Venetian-Milan War

November 20th, 1441 583 years ago

The Peace of Cremona marked the conclusion of hostilities between the Republic of Venice and the Duchy of Milan following the successful Venetian military engineering initiative known as Galeas per montes. This agreement ended years of conflict in northern Italy, allowing both parties to pursue economic and diplomatic objectives more effectively. The treaty solidified Venice's strategic position in Italy and curtailed Milan's ambitions.

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Politics & Government

Pactum Sicardi Established Peace in Southern Italy

July 4th, 836 1188 years ago

The Pactum Sicardi was a significant peace treaty signed between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples. The agreement aimed to resolve territorial conflicts and foster peaceful relations between these two regions of Italy. It laid the foundation for a political alliance, which would influence the power dynamics in Southern Italy during the early Middle Ages. The treaty featured clauses that sought to uphold mutual respect for territorial boundaries, ensuring that both regions could coexist without further hostilities while enhancing trade relations.

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