The whole history of Corsica
Once upon a time there was an island obliged to live on exchanges and conflicts. The history of Corsica is really rich, both complicated and captivating !
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Prehistory
The oldest trace of human presence in Corsica dates back to about 6570 B.C.
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Greeks and Romans
In 565 B.C the Phocaeans settled on the last coast and created Aleria.
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The Middle Age
As soon as the Romans began to overturn, starting the 4th century of our era. Corsica once again begin to stake for other partners who fight for the control of the island.
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From the Roman peace to the Pisan occupation
In 1077, Pope Gregory the 7th gave the administration of Corsica to Landolphe, Bishop of Pisa (following the faithful request).
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Sampieru Corsu and the French
In 1552, Henry the 2nd, King of France launches an attack on the Italian peninsula and because of its geographical position, Corsica find itself involved in the torment.
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The Independence War
This revolution is complicated on one hand turned towards the Renaissance of the past structures and by new ideas which enlighten the century.
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Pasquale Paoli
Independence actualized with Pasquale Paoli "the General of the Corsican nation"
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The Anglo-Saxon Kingdom and the French return
Once more, Corsica saw the arrival of the French military governor : the count Marbeuf.
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Napoleon
Born in Ajaccio in 1769 this child of the nation took over Corsican affairs after the Revolution.
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From Napoleon to the 2nd World War
In 1830 local divisions called Vendetta and crime appeared.
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Corsica in the Second World War
In 1940, more than 90 000 soldiers from the Mussolini troops have occupied Corsica.
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Modern Corsica
After the second World War millions of Corsican emigrated on the continent like Marseille.
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