HISTORIC TIMELINE

11th centuryEstablishment of the County of Luxembourg

The County of Luxembourg was established as a state within the Holy Roman Empire.

14th centuryHenry VII becomes Holy Roman Emperor

The ascension of Luxembourg's monarch, Henry VII, culminates in his becoming Holy Roman Emperor.

15th centuryHabsburg rule established

Luxembourg came under the rule of the Habsburg dynasty.

18th centuryAnnexation by France

Luxembourg was annexed by France during the 18th century.

1815Restoration after the Napoleonic Wars

Luxembourg was restored to its previous status after the defeat of Napoleon.

1867Independence regained

Luxembourg regained its independence following the Luxembourg Crisis.

1994UNESCO World Heritage Site designation

The historic city of Luxembourg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2013First term on the UN Security Council

Luxembourg served on the United Nations Security Council for the first time.