-304 ⟶ Agathocles Declares Himself King of Sicily

The tyrant Agathocles takes on the title of King of Sicily. ...
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👑 Lucius Tarquinius Superbus Ascends to the Roman Throne

Lucius Tarquinius Superbus becomes King of Rome.⟶
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus Ascends to the Roman Throne (-534)
Ancient romeMonarchyRoman KingdomPolitical TransitionTyranny
ItalyItaly

👑 Gelo Ascends as Tyrant of Gela

Gelo becomes Tyrant of Gela.⟶
Gelo Ascends as Tyrant of Gela (-491)
Ancient greeceTyrannyClassical AntiquityLeadershipPolitical Power
ItalyItaly

💥 Agathocles Destroys Segesta

The city of Segesta in Sicily is destroyed by Agathocles.⟶
Agathocles Destroys Segesta (-307)
Ancient greeceTyrannyWarfareMilitary CampaignDestruction
ItalyItaly

👑 Agathocles Declares Himself King of Sicily

The tyrant Agathocles takes on the title of King of Sicily. He extends his influence into southern Italy and the Adriatic.⟶
Agathocles Declares Himself King of Sicily (-304)
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👑 Roger II Crowned King of Sicily

On Christmas Day, Roger II is crowned King of Sicily, the royal title being bestowed on him by Antipope Anacletus II.⟶
Roger II Crowned King of Sicily (1130)
MonarchyKingdom of SicilyNorman ConquestMiddle AgesCatholicismCoronation
ItalyItaly

👑 King Umberto I of Italy Assassinated

King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated.⟶
King Umberto I of Italy Assassinated (1900)
AssassinationMonarchyPolitical ViolenceAnarchismKingdom of Italy
ItalyItaly