Historical Timeline

2020 - 1990 1989 - 1960 1959 - 1940 1939 - 1900 1899 - 1835 1834 - 1800 1799 - 1700 1699 - 1600 1599 - 1560 1559 - 1500 1499 - 1000 999 AD - 1000 BC

1436

Rollo

In the 'Rollo' (inventory) of the benefices of the churches and chapels in Malta and Gozo, held by Bishop de Mello, ten established chapels are mentioned: The Cathedral of Mdina and the Church of San Lorenzo a Mare (Birgu), the 'Nativity of the Virgin' (Naxxar), 'Saint Helen' (Birkirkara), 'Saint George' (Qormi), 'Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Bir Miftuh/Gudja ), Saint Philip of Aggira (Zebbug), 'Saint Nicholas of Bari' (Siggiewi), 'Saint Catherine of Alexandria' (Zejtun and Zurrieq), Saint Domenica' (Dingli), and 'the Nativity of the Virgin' (Mellieha). 

Rollo

1429

Hafsid Berbers

The Hafsid Berbers attempt to capture Malta. 

Hafsid Berbers

1427, January 3

Crown of Aragon

King Alfonso incorporates Malta to the Crown of Aragon (Kingdom of Sicily), and promises never to grant Malta as a fief to any third party. 

Crown of Aragon

1425

Magna Charta Libertatis

The Maltese do not submit to Aragonese rule until the Magna Charta Libertatis granting them their new rights is delivered to them. 

Magna Charta Libertatis

1425

Città Notabile

Impressed by the loyalty of his Maltese subjects, the King declares Malta to be the most notable gem in his Crown. The old capital city of Mdina acquires the name Città Notabile, as a result. 

Città Notabile

1425

10,000 florins collected

Negotiations drag on for several months during which only 10,000 florins are collected and the negotiated time elapses. However Monroy dies retaining for his heirs only a third of the sum collected and ordering that another third be returned to the Maltese. The last third he left to the King to be spent on strengthening the fortifications of Malta. 

10,000 florins collected

1425

Antonio Inguanez

Monroy agrees to the terms but demands hostages to be held for as long as his wife is held in Malta. The impasse is resolved when Antonio Inguanez offers his two sons as hostages. 

Antonio Inguanez

1425

Court of Sicily

Maltese representatives appear before the same Court, offering to 'redeem' the Islands by repaying the 30,000 florins originally paid by Monroy for his fiefdom over Malta, and asking King Alfonso to incorporate the Islands into his Royal Domains. 

Court of Sicily

1425

Viceroy of Sicily

The Maltese insurgents repel an attempt by the Viceroy of Sicily to bring the island to order. 

Viceroy of Sicily

1425

Don Gonsalvo Monroy

Don Gonsalvo Monroy appears before the Court of Sicily demanding that the strongest possible measures be taken against the insurgents. 

Don Gonsalvo Monroy

1425

Donna Costanza

Don Gonsalvo Monroy's wife Donna Costanza is held hostage in the Castellamare. 

Donna Costanza

1425

Maltese Uprising

Uprising by the Maltese against Don Gonsalvo Monroy during his absence from the island, Count of Malta. 

Maltese Uprising

1420

Antonio Cardona

The 'Consiglio Popolare' is mentioned when King Alphonsus of Aragon mortgaged the islands to Antonio Cardona. 

Antonio Cardona

1419

Militia List

The Militia List is drawn up, giving information about the population of Malta in the Middle Ages. 

Militia List

1397

Università

Establishment of the Università, a form of local government, in Malta. 

Università

1397

Royal Domain

Second Incorporation of the Maltese Islands into the Royal Domain (Kingdom of Sicily). (to 1420) 

Royal Domain

1356

Giacomo Pelegrino

Giacomo Pelegrino is noted as 'Capitano della Verga' ('Hakem'). 

Giacomo Pelegrino

1350

Royal Domain

First Incorporation of the Maltese Islands into the Royal Domain (Kingdom of Sicily). (to 1357) 

Royal Domain

1350

Diar el Bniet

Grant in fief of lands 'Diar el Bniet' by Louis of Sicily (House of Aragon) to Francesco Gatto on 4 January 1350, by a privilegium given at Messina, the fief having reverted to the Crown after it had been held by Michele Bava. 

Diar el Bniet

1283

Crown of Aragon

Malta and Sicily are ruled by the Crown of Aragon. (to 1530) 

Crown of Aragon

1266

Angevins

Malta and Sicily are ruled by the Angevins. (to 1283) 

Angevins

1240

Swabian Garrison

Stationing of a Norman and Sicilian (Swabian) Garrison on Malta in 1240 

Swabian Garrison

1224

Muslims Expulsion

Expulsion of all Muslims from Malta and Sicily. 

Muslims Expulsion

1223

Celano Males Exiled

The exile to Malta of the entire male population of the town of Celano (Italy). 

Celano Males Exiled

1194

Swabians

Malta and Sicily are ruled by the Swabians (House of Hohenstaufen). (to 1266) 

Swabians

1192

Margaritus of Brindisi

Margaritus of Brindisi was created first Count of Malta, perhaps for his unexpected success in capturing Empress Constance contender to the Sicilian throne. (to 1194, forfeited by House of Hohenstaufen) 

Margaritus of Brindisi

1154

See of Palermo

The Catholic Church in Malta is incorporated into the See of Palermo. 

See of Palermo

1144

Byzantine Empire

Second attempt by the Byzantine Empire to recapture the Islands. 

Byzantine Empire

1127

Christianity

Christianity re-established as the Islands' dominant religion. 

Christianity

1127

Norman Governor

A Norman governor is installed, and Norman soldiers are garrisoned in Malta's three main castles. 

Norman Governor

1127

Roger II of Sicily

Norman control over Malta is consolidated under Roger II of Sicily. 

Roger II of Sicily

1122

Arab Uprising

Arab uprising against the Normans in Malta. 

Arab Uprising

1091

Count Roger I of Sicily

The Norman Count Roger I of Sicily invades Malta and the Muslim inhabitants negotiate a peaceful surrender. Gozo is sacked by the Normans. 

Count Roger I of Sicily

1054-1053

Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire unsuccessfully attempts to recapture the islands. 

Byzantine Empire
Help
Other Websites

About
  • Discover Malta, Gozo and its other islands, its history, people and culture.

© Copyright 2024 TwidGrid - All Rights Reserved