Dates that Major Cities were founded

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  • Aug 10, 774

    Florence

    Florence
    The Romans conquered the settlement of Florence in 80 BC. However, it did not become an strategic economic and cultural location until it was conquered by Charlemagne in 774.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
  • Oct 24, 1118

    Madrid

    Madrid
    This is the year the city won the rights to be declared as so. Another city that was originally founded by the Romans, but it was never a large city that was free of war until the 12th century.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
  • Jun 10, 1147

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It actually prdates London, but was not actually recognized as an economic location until 1147. It was an important location to the Romans and is even mentioned in the legend of Troy.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
  • Mar 31, 1237

    Berlin

    Berlin
    The German capital is one of the oldest in the nation. This city, since its creation has been a hub of economic and political power in the area that is now Germany. This is also the land where the Barbarians who would go on to defeat the Romans lived.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
  • May 19, 1300

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Amsterdam is given city rights. It was founded as a spot for pilgrims to come and do business. The city was prspeous because of its location, bustling market, and religious freedom.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
  • Jan 9, 1365

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Edinburgh is described as the capital of Scotland. This comes years after the location was originally settled. The Romans had forts in this location until around 700 AD, but a city wasn't established until the 14th century,
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

  • Philadelphia

    Philadelphia
    The city was founded as a result of William Penn's purchase of a charter from King Charles II. This city would go on to become one of the most important cities in the colonies and eventually be one of the hot spots during the American Revolution.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
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  • Jurupa Valley

    Jurupa Valley
    This California town is the newest city in the United States. The newly formed city combined 10 different neighborhoods in order to have a central system of local government and inffrastructure.
    (Photo: Jurapavalley.org)

  • Paris

    Paris
    Conquered in 52 AD by the Romans, Paris almost immediately became an economic power. By 1300, it was the largest an most powerful city in Europe. It was named as the capital in 508.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

  • London

    London
    London, known previously as Londominium, is settled by the Romans. The land had always hosted small settlements and villages, but in this year, the Romans established the first large town. It becomes a city in 680 AD.
    (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)