| Metz is a city of eastern France, capital of the Lorraine region. The city has both French and German culture and legacy. - 300: Foundation of Metz by a Celtic tribe: the Mediomatrici. - 58: Metz becomes a Roman city (called "Divodurum", meaning "Holy Fortress" in Latin) 280: Saint Clement is the first bishop of Metz 451: Metz is taken by Attila and the Huns 511 - 751: Metz becomes the capital of the kingdom of Austrasia (Frankish Empire) 843: End of the Frankish Empire, Metz becomes the capital of the kingdom of Lotharingia 959: Metz becomes an ecclesiastical city of the Holy Roman Empire 1231-1234: War of the Friends (Guerre des Amis) between the bishop of Metz and the duke of Lorraine. Birth of the republic of Metz (free city of the Holy Roman Empire) 1552: End of the republic of Metz. The city is annexed to the kingdom of France by king Henry II Emperor Charles V of Habsburg try to retake the city (1553) but fail. 1814: Siege of Metz by the forces of the 6th coalition (Prussia and Russia). The city don't fall. 1870: Metz is taken by the Prussians. Metz is annexed to the German Empire following the Franco-Prussian war. 1918: After WW1, Metz comes back to France following the German defeat. 1944: Battle of Metz fought between the US Army and the German army 1976: Metz becomes the capital of the Lorraine region (instead of Nancy) Music: Gregorian, Voyage voyage (original: Desireless) Georges Delerue, Hymne à la liberté Rob Dougan, Clubbed to death Thanks for watching |
