Papal States

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754 – 1870 · up to 42 thousand km² · Europe

Capital: Rome

The Papal States, officially the State of the Church, were a conglomeration of territories on the Italian Peninsula under the direct sovereign rule of the pope from 756 to 1870. They were among the major Italian states from the 8th century until the unification of Italy, which took place between 1859 and 1870, culminating in their incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy.

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Predecessors: Trasimène, Roman Republic, Republic of Cospaia, Duchy of Spoleto

Successors: Kingdom of Italy, Trasimène, Vatican City, Roman Republic

Events on its territory

• 800 Coronation of Charlemagne
• 962 Coronation of Otto I
• 1508–1512 Sistine Chapel ceiling
• 1582 Gregorian calendar