List of Counts and Dukes of Apulia and Calabria
- List of Counts and Dukes of Apulia and Calabria
This is a list of Counts and Dukes of Apulia and Calabria in Southern Italy from the 11th century to the 12th century. The county was originally a creation of Guaimar IV of Salerno, who was acclaimed "Duke of Apulia and Calabria" by the Normans. He in turn created the Norman leader, William I Iron Arm, a member of the famous Hauteville clan, count at Melfi. Although never recognized by the emperor, William is usually considered the first count of Apulia and Calabria. In 1047, the Emperor Henry III took away Guaimar's ducal title. He christened William's brother and successor Drogo "Dux et Magister Italiae comesque Normannorum totius Apuliae et Calabriae" and made him a direct vassal of the emperor.
Counts of Apulia and Calabria
The title was left vacant after the death of Roger IV. It may have been revived for a short-lived son of William II. It was revived by King Tancred for his eldest son in 1189.
ee also
*Kingdom of Sicily
*History of Italy
External links
* [http://www.norman-world.com/angleterre/histoires/index_histoires.htm History of the Norman World]
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