Timeline of Germanic kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula

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This is a historical timeline of the Iberian Peninsula during the period of the post-Imperial kingdoms (5th to 8th centuries).

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5th century

Timeline of rulers in the Iberian Peninsula during the 5th century Iberia Rulers 400s.png
Timeline of rulers in the Iberian Peninsula during the 5th century
Maximum extension of the Suebic Kingdom (455). Iberia 455.svg
Maximum extension of the Suebic Kingdom (455).

6th century

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Timeline of rulers in the Iberian Peninsula during the 6th century
Conquests of Leovigild (572-588). Iberia 586.svg
Conquests of Leovigild (572–588).

7th century

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Timeline of rulers in the Iberian Peninsula during the 7th century

8th century

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