Duchy of Naples
English
Alternative forms
- duchy of Naples
Proper noun
Duchy of Naples
- (historical) A mediaeval duchy in southern Italy, established in the 7th century CE as the Byzantine outpost Ducatus Neapolitanus; especially from 661, when Emperor Constans II appointed Basil I of Naples as the new dux (“military commander”).
- The "dukes" of the Duchy of Naples were initially military commanders, called "dux" or "magister militum", appointed by the Byzantine emperor; the emperor retained interest until the 9th century, when Sergius I was elected by citizens and subsequently made his position hereditary.
- 2004, Giorgio A. Pinton (translator & editor), Giambattista Vico, Statecraft: The Deeds of Antonio Carafa, page 360,
- The Duchy of Naples more than once succored the Pope when in danger of the Muslim raiders.
- 2021, Salvatore Cosentino (editor), A Companion to Byzantine Italy, BRILL, page 7,
- A separate discussion has to be done for the hagiography of the Duchy of Naples.
Translations
historical duchy in southern Italy
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Further reading
Duke of Naples on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Basil of Naples on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Duchy of Benevento on Wikipedia.Wikipedia