It also provided a framework to legitimize his claim to the right to rule both Germany and northern Italy.

Odoacer then ruled Italy in Zeno's name.

He ruled both Italy and Provence for twenty years.

The party ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943.

The king then ruled Upper Burgundy and Italy together, residing alternately in both kingdoms.

Since 1948, the now-disgraced Christian Democrats and their allies have ruled Italy in 52 successive coalitions.

Theodoric continued to rule Italy with an army of Ostrogoths and a government that was mostly Italian.

Under my benevolent sponsorship and protection, there shall be an intellectual renaissance unrivaled since the Medicis ruled Italy.

The popes ruled central Italy and greatly influenced the politics of Europe.

His second son Pepin would rule Italy, Bavaria and eastern Suabia.