Principality of Capua

Principality of Capua
Principatus Capuae (Latin)
861–1139
The Principality of Capua shown within Italy in 1000
The Principality of Capua
shown within Italy in 1000
StatusOriginally part of the Duchies of Benevento and Salerno, vassal states of the Lombard Kingdom
CapitalCapua
GovernmentMonarchy
Prince 
• 887–910
Atenulf I (first)
• 1127–1156
Robert II (last)
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• After Pando's proclamation, Capua acts independently
861
• Atenulf is victorious in a war of succession and becomes the Prince of Capua
 
 
887
• Atenulf declares Capua and Benevento inseparable and introduced the principle of co-rule
 
899
• Richard of Aversa conquers Capua
1058
• Roger II, the Count of Sicily claims overlordship of Capua
1127
• The Normans defeat Pope Innocent. Roger II becomes King of Sicily, Duke of Apulia, and commander of Capua
1139
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Principality of Salerno
Kingdom of Sicily
Today part ofItaly

The Principality of Capua (Latin: Principatus Capuae or Capue, Modern Italian: Principato di Capua) was a Lombard state centred on Capua in Southern Italy. Towards the end of the 10th century the Principality reached its apogee, occupying most of the Terra di Lavoro area. It was originally a gastaldate, then a county, within the principality of Salerno.[1]

  1. ^ Redazione (2018-01-07). "Capua, da gioiello della Roma Repubblicana a Capitale del Principato". Vesuvio Live (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-07-06.