Authari

MedievalEmperorLombards540 — 590

Lombard king who established the kingdom in Italy.

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Quick Facts

Born

540

Died

590

Country

Lombards

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score46.4

Authari — Complete Timeline

568 AD

Invasion of ItalyWar

Authari led the Lombard invasion of Italy, crossing the Alps and establishing a kingdom. This conquest seized large parts of the Italian peninsula from Byzantine control, founding the Lombard Kingdom in Italy.

Lombard InvasionConquestItaly

Impact: regionaldestructive

572 AD

Establishment of the Lombard KingdomPolitical Action◆ Major

Authari established Pavia as the capital of the Lombard Kingdom, consolidating Lombard rule over northern and central Italy. He organized the kingdom into duchies, creating a stable political structure that lasted for centuries.

State FormationCapitalLombard Kingdom

Impact: regionalconstructive

589 AD

Marriage to TheudelindaPolitical Action

Authari married Theudelinda, a Bavarian princess, to strengthen alliances with the Bavarians and promote Catholic conversion among the Lombards. The marriage produced no heir, but Theudelinda later became a key figure in Lombard politics.

Marriage AllianceDynastic PoliticsCatholic Conversion

Impact: nationalconstructive