Monaco Events

  • Jul 10, 1215

    Sovereignty Obtained

    Sovereignty Obtained
    Fulco des Cassello obtains sovereignty for all of the land surrounding the Rock of Monaco from the Emperor Henri VI.
  • Jan 8, 1297

    Grimaldi Possession of Monaco

    François Grimaldi penetrates the stronghold of Monaco. Monaco celebrated its 700th anniversary in 1997, this date represents the first possession of Monaco by the Grimaldi family.
  • 1301

    The Grimaldis Lose Control of Monaco

  • Sep 12, 1331

    Monaco Reconquered

    Charles I reconquers the Rock, becomes the first Lord of Monaco.
  • 1489

    Sovereignty Recognized

    The King of France, Charles VIII and the Duke of Savoy recognize the sovereignty of Monaco.
  • 1512

    Independence Recognized

    Louis XII, the King of France, recognizes Monaco's independence.
  • Treaty of Péronne Signed

    Honoré II and Louis XIII sign the Treaty of Péronne which recognizes the sovereign right of Monaco and grants the Prince and his descendants an equality of rank with the highest French nobles. France ensures protective friendship with Monaco.
  • Monaco Annexed by France

    During the French Revolution, Monaco gets annexed as Fort Hercule. Palace treasures are dispersed. The wife of Joseph Grimaldi is guillotined in 1794.
  • Treaty of Paris Signed

    The first Treaty of Paris restores Monaco their rights before 1/1/1793.
  • Monaco loses 80% of Territory

    The Prince gives France the towns of Menton and Roquebrune. France begins work on connecting Nice to Monaco.
  • First Monaco stamp issued

  • All Forms of Direct Taxation Abolished

  • Colours of Red and White adopted for the Flag of Monaco

  • Diocese of Monaco Created

  • Creation of the Automobile Club of Monaco

  • Organization of the first Automobile Rally in Monte-Carlo

  • Change in Type of Government

    The Principality of Monaco becomes a constitutional monarchy.
  • First Automobile Grand Prix of Monaco.

    The First Automobile Grand Prix of Monaco takes place, later becoming the most prestigious race in the F1 championship.
  • Monaco Adopts a New Constitution

  • Death of Princess Grace in Car Accident

  • Admittance into the United Nations

    Admittance into the United Nations