Treaty of Melfi

Treaty of Melfi

The Treaty of Melfi was signed in August of 1059 between Pope Nicholas II and the Normans. Based on the terms of the accord, the Pope recognized Norman influence over southern Italy. Moreover, the Pope recognized Robert Guiscard as the Duke of Apulia, the Duke of Calabria, and the Count of Sicily.

ee also

*Battle of Civitate
*List of treaties

External links

* [http://www.historybookshop.com/timelines/british-isles-1050-99.htm Timelines]
* [http://www.delbalzo.net/cronology.htm Chronology - History of Naples]


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