Perctarit

Perctarit
Depiction of Perctarit
King of the Lombards
Reign661 - 662
671 - 688
PredecessorAripert I (first reign)
Garibald (second reign)
SuccessorGrimoald (first reign)
Cunipert (second reign)
Co-MonarchGodepert
Died688
SpouseRodelinda
DynastyBavarian dynasty
FatherAripert I
ReligionChalcedonian Christianity

Perctarit (also Berthari) (died 688) was the first Catholic king of the Lombards who lead a religiously divided kingdom during the 7th Century. He ruled from 661 to 662 the first time and later from 671 to 688. He is significant for making Catholicism the official religion, sparing the life of an invading leader, and building projects around the capital.

He was one of two sons and successors of Aripert I who took power after the assassination of Rodoald. He shared power with his older brother Godepert. They were from the Bavarian Dynasty kings of the Lombards who descended from Garibald I.