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Lombards
[history]
: Germanic people who invaded and conquered northern and central Italy between 568 and 572, founding the kingdom of Lombardy. The Lombards were gradually converted to Christianity, adopted the Latin language, and were assimilated by the inhabitants of the land. The Lombard dynasty was overthrown in 774 by Frankish king Charlemagne.
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Note: (?) means "unconfirmed"