Duchy of Spoleto

State · 577–898 CE · at its largest around 898 CE

A Lombard duchy in central Italy around Spoleto. It survived the fall of the Lombard kingdom and remained a significant power in central Italy for generations.

On its lands while it lasted

Pope Gregory I (c. 540 CE – 604 CE): Pope who strengthened papal authority, reorganised church administration and sent missionaries to convert the Anglo-Saxons.
Lucca (c. 577 CE): Capital of Duchy of Tuscia (577–586).
Spoleto (c. 577 CE): Capital of Duchy of Spoleto (577–898).
Eraclea (c. 705 CE): Capital of Republic of Venice (705–742).
Malamocco (c. 742 CE): Capital of Republic of Venice (742–810).
Coronation of Charlemagne (800 CE): Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor in St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Day, reviving the imperial title in the West.