Historical events in 773

3 historical records

773 · France · Alps · Warfare · Military · Charlamagne I the Great

Crossing of the Alps

Responding to Pope Adrian I's appeal, Charlemagne crosses the Alps with Frankish armies to confront King Desiderius of the Lombards.

773 · France · Pavia · Warfare · Military · Charlamagne I the Great

Siege of Pavia

Charlemagne begins the siege of Pavia, the Lombard capital, after invading northern Italy.

773 · Italy · Vatican · Warfare · Roman Empire-Lombards War · Adrian I

Invasion of Rome

Calls upon Charlemagne to drive back the threatened Lombard invasion of Rome