Imperial City of Trieste

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Establishment

• January 1201: In the 12th century the city of Trieste became a Free Commune.

Chronology

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1. Venetian-Genoese Wars

Were a series of wars between the Republic of Venice and the Republic of Genoa.

1.1. War of Chioggia

Was a conflict between Genoa and Venice which lasted from 1378 to 1381, from which Venice emerged triumphant.

• June 1380: The Genoese Matteo Maruffo, approaching Istria, pushed Trieste to rebel, handing himself over on June 26 to the ecclesiastical Principality of Aquileia.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

• January 1284: During the 13th and 14th centuries, Trieste, a city in present-day Italy, became a maritime trade rival to the Republic of Venice. The Republic of Venice briefly occupied Trieste from 1283 to 1287 in an attempt to control its lucrative trade routes.
• January 1289: End of the occupation of Trieste by Venice.
• August 1368: The Venetian State declared war against Trieste in July 1368 and by November had occupied the city.
• January 1373: Venice intended to keep the city of Trieste and began rebuilding its defenses, but was forced to leave in 1372.

Disestablishment

• June 1380: The Genoese Matteo Maruffo, approaching Istria, pushed Trieste to rebel, handing himself over on June 26 to the ecclesiastical Principality of Aquileia.