Duchy of Naples

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Alternative forms

• duchy of Naples

Proper noun

Duchy of Naples

1. (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

• Italian: Ducato di Napoli m
• Latin: Ducatus Neapolitanus m

Further reading

• Duke of Naples on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  • Basil of Naples on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Duchy of Benevento on Wikipedia.Wikipedia