The following is a timeline of the history of the city of
Ferrara
Ferrara (, ; egl, Frà ra ) is a city and ''comune'' in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital of the Province of Ferrara. it had 132,009 inhabitants. It is situated northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream ...
Italy
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.
Prior to 17th century
* 7th century
** San Giorgio Cathedral built. Retrieved 6 December 2016
** Benedictine
Pomposa Abbey
Pomposa Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the ''comune'' of Codigoro on the Adriatic coast near Ferrara, Italy. It was one of the most important in northern Italy, famous for the Carolingian manuscripts preserved in its rich library, one of the w ...
founded near Ferrara (approximate date).
* 624 -
Roman Catholic diocese of Ferrara
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ferrara-Comacchio ( la, Archidioecesis Ferrariensis-Comaclensis) has existed since 1986, when the diocese of Comacchio was combined with the historical archdiocese of Ferrara. It is a suffragan of the archdioces ...
active.
* 753 - Lombards in power.
* 774 -
Archbishop of Ravenna
This page is a list of Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops of Ravenna and, from 1985, of the Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia.Tedald of Canossa in power.
* 1055 - "Imperial privileges" granted.
* 1101 - Ferrara besieged by forces of
Matilda of Tuscany
Matilda of Tuscany ( it, Matilde di Canossa , la, Matilda, ; 1046 – 24 July 1115 or Matilda of Canossa after her ancestral castle of Canossa), also referred to as ("the Great Countess"), was a member of the House of Canossa (also known as ...
.
* 1115 - Ferrara becomes a "free commune."
* 1135 - New San Giorgio Cathedral consecrated on the .
* 1158 -
Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor
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in power.
* 1196 -
Azzo VI of Este
Azzo VI (1170 – November 1212), also known as Azzolino, was an Italian nobleman and condottiero. He held the title of Marquis of Este (''marchio Eystensis'') from the death of his father, Azzo V (1190) until his death.
Biography
He was heavil ...
Azzo VII d'Este
Azzo VII d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara (also known as ''Novello''; 1205 – 16 February 1264) was marquis of Ferrara from 1215 to 1222, and again from 1240 until his death.
The son of Azzo VI d'Este and a noblewoman from the Aldobrandeschi family, ...
in power.
* 1243 - Palazzo Ducale built.
* 1249 -
Sant'Antonio in Polesine
Sant'Antonio in Polesine is a Catholic monastic complex of the nuns of the Order of Saint Benedict located in Ferrara, Italy and dedicated to Anthony the Great. Administratively, it is part of the deanery of Ferrara, part of the Archdiocese of Fer ...
Papal States
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Obizzo III d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara
Obizzo III d'Este (14 July 1294 – 20 March 1352) was the Marquess of Ferrara from 1317 until his death.
He was the son of Aldobrandino II d'Este and Alda Rangoni.
Life
Obizzo was lord of Ferrara together with his brothers Rinaldo and Niccolà ...
in power.
* 1326 - Palazzo della Ragione built.
* 1333 - "Papal forces making a bid for more control in the province were
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Castello Estense
The ' (‘ Este castle’) or ' (‘St. Michael's castle’) is a moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara, northern Italy. It consists of a large block with four corner towers.
History
On 3 May 1385, the Ferrarese people, driven to des ...
(castle) and
Palazzo Schifanoia
Palazzo Schifanoia is a Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna (Italy) built for the Este family. The name "Schifanoia" is thought to originate from "schivar la noia" meaning literally to "escape from boredom" which describes accurately ...
construction begins.
* 1391
**
University of Ferrara
The University of Ferrara ( it, Università degli Studi di Ferrara) is the main university of the city of Ferrara in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. In the years prior to the First World War the University of Ferrara, with more than 5 ...
established.
**
Palazzo Paradiso
The Palazzo Paradiso is a Renaissance palace located on Via Scienze #17 in the medieval center of Ferrara, region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Adjacent to the historic Jewish ghetto of Ferrara, it houses:
*Anatomical Theater of Ferrara
*Sala Ariostoâ ...
built.
* 1393 -
Niccolò III d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara
Niccolò III d'Este (9 November 1383 – 26 December 1441) was Marquess of Ferrara from 1393 until his death. He was also a condottiero.
Biography
Born in Ferrara, the son of Alberto d'Este and Isotta Albaresani, he inherited the rule of t ...
in power.
* 1435 - Castello Nuovo (castle) built.
* 1438 - Religious
Council of Ferrara
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held.
* 1441 -
Leonello d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara
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in power.
* 1450 -
Borso d'Este Borso d'Este, attributed to Vicino da Ferrara, Pinacoteca of the Castello Sforzesco">Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy.
Borso d'Este (1413 – August 20, 1471) was Duke of Ferrara, and the first Duchy of Modena and Reggio, Duke of Modena, which he rul ...
in power.
* 1452 - Birth of future religious leader
Savonarola
Girolamo Savonarola, OP (, , ; 21 September 1452 – 23 May 1498) or Jerome Savonarola was an Italian Dominican friar from Ferrara and preacher active in Renaissance Florence. He was known for his prophecies of civic glory, the destruction ...
.
* 1461 -
Certosa of Ferrara
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built.
* 1471
**
Printing press
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in operation.
**
Ercole I d'Este, Duke of Ferrara
Ercole I d'Este KG (English: ''Hercules I''; 26 October 1431 – 25 January 1505) was Duke of Ferrara from 1471 until 1505. He was a member of the House of Este. He was nicknamed ''North Wind'' and ''The Diamond''.
Biography
Ercole was born i ...
in power.
** walkway built.
* 1482 - War of Ferrara begins.
* 1484 - War of Ferrara ends; Venetian forces win.
* 1492 -
Addizione Erculea
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The ...
development begins.
* 1493 -
Palazzo dei Diamanti
Palazzo dei Diamanti is a Renaissance palace located on Corso Ercole I d'Este 21 in Ferrara, region of Emilia Romagna, Italy. The main floor of the Palace houses the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Ferrara (National Painting Gallery of Ferrara).
History
T ...
construction begins.
* 1516 - Ariosto's poem ''
Orlando Furioso
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'' published in Ferrara.
* 1570 - November:
1570 Ferrara earthquake
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The sam ...
.
* 1598 - Ferrara becomes part of the
Papal States
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.
17th-19th centuries
* 1602 - Teatro della Sala Grande (theatre) built.
* 1608 -
Castel Tedaldo Castel Tealdo or Thealto was a former medieval castle forming part of the defenses of Ferrara. Few traces of its existence remain.
The castle stood along the river, west of the town, as did the Castel Novo, and was built in the 10th century by Teal ...
University of Ferrara Botanic Garden
The University of Ferrara Botanic Garden is a 4,500 square metre botanical garden operated by the University of Ferrara. It is located at Corso Porta Mare, 2b, I-44100 Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and is open weekday mornings. Admission is free ...
founded.
* 1796 - City "occupied by Napoleonic troops" (until 1815).
* 1798 - Teatro Comunale (Ferrara) (theatre) opens.
* 1823 - Accademia delle Scienze di Ferrara (
learned society
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) formed.
* 1836 - Pinacoteca Nazionale di Ferrara (museum) established in the Palazzo dei Diamanti.
* 1838 - Teatro Montecatini (theatre) active.
* 1846 - Teatro Bonacossi (theatre) active.
* 1847 - Austrians take city. 1900-1942. (Chronology)
* 1859 - Austrians ousted; Ferrara becomes part of the
Kingdom of Italy
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Camera del Lavoro
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The following three confederal trade unions are considered and recognised by the Italian Republic as relevant counterpart:
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Antonioni
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.
* 1920 - 20 December: (political unrest).
* 1925 - ' newspaper begins publication.
* 1926 - (theatre) opens.
* 1943 - 15 November: (political unrest).
* 1944 - Bombing during World War II.
* 1955 - Archivio di Stato di Ferrara (
state archives
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* ''The State'' (newspaper), a daily newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, United States
* ''Our S ...
) established.
* 1961 - Population: 152,654.
* 1971 - City divided into 13 administrative
frazione
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: Baura, , Fossanova San Marco, Francolino, Gaibanella, Marrara, Mizzana, Pontegradella, Pontelagoscuro, Porotto, Quartesana, Ravalle, San Bartolomeo in Bosco, and San Martino; and 9
quartieri
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: , Barco, Centro cittadino, Giardino, Mizzana, Porta Mare, Quacchio, San Giorgio, and Via Bologna.( it)
* 1973 - Istituto di Storia Contemporanea di Ferrara (history society) founded.
* 1989 - ' newspaper begins publication.
* 1999 - becomes mayor.
Alan Fabbri
Alan Fabbri (born 4 January 1979 in Bondeno) is an Italian politician.
Fabbri is a member of the right-wing party Lega Nord and served as mayor of Bondeno from 2009 to 2015.
He was elected Mayor of Ferrara
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of
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Timeline of Bologna
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Prior to 18th century
* at least 1000 BCE - First settlement.
* 9th C. BCE - Etruscan settlement.
* end of the 5th century BCE ...
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Forlì
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Modena
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Parma
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Piacenza
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Ravenna
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Reggio Emilia
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Prior to 19th century
* 79 CE – Via Flavia (Dalmatia–Tergeste) built.
* 1203 - Captured by the Republic ...
* Trentino-South Tyrol region:
Timeline of Bolzano
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Prior to 20th century
* 14 BC - A military settlement called "Pons Drusi" is founded by Romans.
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Trento
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* Veneto region:
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Prior to 15th century
* 89 BCE - Romans in power.
* 45 BCE - Patavium designated a municipium.
* 350 CE - Roman Catholic Diocese of Padua establi ...
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Treviso
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Venice
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Verona
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Vicenza
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Ferrara
Ferrara (, ; egl, Frà ra ) is a city and ''comune'' in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital of the Province of Ferrara. it had 132,009 inhabitants. It is situated northeast of Bologna, on the Po di Volano, a branch channel of the main stream ...