Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label Holy Roman Emperor. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Holy Roman Emperor. Show all posts

24 February 2025

Coronation of Emperor Charles V

Imperial ceremony in Bologna staged on birthday Spanish artist Juan de la Corte's 17th century painting of the procession that followed ...

10 May 2024

William II - Sicily’s last Norman king

Young monarch who enjoyed prosperous reign Images of William II of Sicily, such as the above, can be found in the mosaics at Monreale cathed...

17 December 2023

Maria Luisa - Duchess of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalia

Marriage to Napoleon earned Austrian noblewoman an Italian Duchy Maria Luisa married Napoleon in 1810, two years before the French emperor...

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