In 740, according to the Chronicon Faventinum of Canon Tolosanus of Faenza, the Lombard King Liutprand descended upon Faenza and put the town under siege. He was intent on seizing the Exarchate of Ravenna and expelling the last remaining Byzantine officials from northern Italy.
In 740, as recorded by Canon Tolosanus of Faenza's Chronicon Faventinum, Lombard King Liutprand launched a campaign against Faenza with the goal of gaining control over the Exarchate of Ravenna and expelling the last Byzantine officials from northern Italy.