Polity Cantabria

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Following the collapse of the Roman Empire, Cantabria, in northern Spain, regained its independence.

Establishment

  • January 477: Following the collapse of the Roman Empire, Cantabria regained its independence from the rule of the Visigoths.

Chronology

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1. Campaigns of Liuvigild

Were the military campaigns of Visigothic King Liuvigild.

1.1. Visigothic Conquest of Cantabria

In 574 Visigothic King Liuvigild conquered southern Cantabria.

  • January 575: In 574, King Liuvigild attacked Cantabria and managed to capture the south of the country, including the city of Amaya, where he established a Visigothic province called the Duchy of Cantabria.

Disestablishment

  • January 575: In 574, King Liuvigild attacked Cantabria and managed to capture the south of the country, including the city of Amaya, where he established a Visigothic province called the Duchy of Cantabria.