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Papal States

Historical ecclesiastical state, Southern Europe (756-1870)

The Papal States ( PAY-pəl); Italian: Stato Pontificio; Latin: Dicio Pontificia), officially the State of the Church (Italian: Stato della Chiesa [ˈstaːto della ˈkjɛːza]; Latin: Status Ecclesiasticus), were a conglomeration of territories on the Italian Peninsula under the direct sovereign rule of the pope from 756 to 1870. They were among the major Italian states from the 8th century until the unification of Italy, which took place between 1859 and 1870, culminating in their incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy.

Facts
Capital
Rome 1
Area (sq km)
41,740 1
Independence or Founding Year
756 1
Dissolution or End Year
1870 1
Classification
Sovereignty Status
Historical or Dissolved State 1
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Sources
1. Wikidata: Papal States
  • Wikidata P2046 (area), preferred/latest rank
  • Wikidata Q170174, class allow-list match (Q3024240 historical country)
Papal States (Wikipedia)
Introduction
Quote, Introduction
The Papal States ( PAY-pəl); Italian: Stato Pontificio; Latin: Dicio Pontificia), officially the State of the Church (Italian: Stato della Chiesa [ˈstaːto della ˈkjɛːza]; Latin: Status Ecclesiasticus), were a conglomeration of territories on the Italian Peninsula under the direct sovereign rule of the pope from 756 to 1870. They were among the major Italian states from the 8th century until the unification of Italy, which took place between 1859 and 1870, culminating in their incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy.

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