554 ⟶ Byzantine Reconquest of Italy and Defeat of the Ostrogoths

Eviction of the Ostrogoths from Rome, and the re-unification...
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🛡️ Praetorian Guard Barracks Construction

Barracks are constructed for the Praetorian Guard, on the Quirinal (located on the Seven Hills of Rome).⟶
Praetorian Guard Barracks Construction (21)
Roman EmpireMilitary HistoryAncient romeAugustus
ItalyItaly

👶 Birth of Quintus Petillius Cerialis

Quintus Petillius Cerialis, Roman general⟶
Birth of Quintus Petillius Cerialis (39)
Roman EmpireAncient romeMilitary HistoryGeneralBirth
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Vandals Capture and Plunder Rome

Vandals sack Rome.⟶
Vandals Capture and Plunder Rome (455)
Roman EmpireVandalsBarbarian InvasionsSackMilitary HistoryWestern Roman Empire
ItalyItaly

🛡️ Byzantine Reconquest of Italy and Defeat of the Ostrogoths

Eviction of the Ostrogoths from Rome, and the re-unification of all Italy under Roman rule.⟶
Byzantine Reconquest of Italy and Defeat of the Ostrogoths (554)
Byzantine EmpireReconquestMilitary HistoryRoman EmpireImperialism
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Melus of Bari's Insurrection Against Byzantine Rule in Italy

1010: The Lombard known as Melus of Bari leads an insurrection against the Byzantine Catepan of Italy, John Curcuas, as the latter was killed in battle and replaced by Basil Mesardonites, who brought Byzantine reinforcements.⟶
Melus of Bari's Insurrection Against Byzantine Rule in Italy (1009)
Byzantine EmpireRebellionMilitary HistoryLombardsRegional ConflictWarfare
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Byzantine Victory at Battle of Cannae Against Lombards

The Byzantine armies of Basil Boioannes are victorious at the Battle of Cannae against the Lombards under Melus of Bari.⟶
Byzantine Victory at Battle of Cannae Against Lombards (1018)
Byzantine EmpireLombardsBattleSouthern ItalyMilitary HistoryMedieval Warfare
ItalyItaly