History Walks in Venice

Aldoin (King of the Lombards; 546–565)

Aldoin (?–565) was king of the Lombards from 546 to 565, and led the Lombards to Pannonia in 541 as regent for the previous king, who Aldoin later killed.

  • The Lombard Invasion

    The Lombard Invasion

    The Lombard invasion of Byzantine Italy in 568 was a pivotal event in Venetian history, as it kicked off the movement towards a distinct Venetian society, culture and, ultimately, state.

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  • Alboin and Rosamund — Paul the Deacon

    Alboin and Rosamund — Paul the Deacon

    A royal marriage and its tragic end, between Alboin, king of the Lombards, and Rosamund, a Gepid princess.

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