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Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum

Also known as: Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum; primary name: Gisulf II
Details: individual; royal/imperial; Male
Other dates: 742-751 (Reign)
Bibliography: Son of Romuald II, was a relative of king Liuptprand and was supported by the royal power. On his father's death he was a minor and Audelais managed to usurp the duchy. Liutprand removed Audelais and placed Gregory on the throne and brought Gisulf to be raised in the royal palace at Pavia. After Gregory's death, Godescalc usurped the throne, but Liutprand removed him and placed Gisulf in power.

7 related objects

coin

Museum number: 1855,0612.505 |
Authority: Ruler:Justinian IIIssuer:Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum |
Cultures/periods: x41038 Lombardic |
Production date: 742-751 |
Production place: Minted in:Beneventum

coin

Museum number: B.12445 |
Authority: Ruler:Justinian IIIssuer:Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum |
Cultures/periods: x41038 Lombardic |
Production date: 742-751 |
Production place: Minted in:Beneventum

coin

Museum number: 1896,0608.133 |
Authority: BIOG197181 Ruler:Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum |
Cultures/periods: x41038 Lombardic |
Production date: 742-751 |
Production place: Minted in:Benevento (town) |
Findspot: Found/Acquired:Benevento (town)

coin

Museum number: B.12444 |
Authority: Ruler:Justinian IIIssuer:Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum |
Cultures/periods: x41038 Lombardic |
Production date: 742-751 |
Production place: Minted in:Beneventum

coin

Museum number: 1855,0612.507 |
Authority: Ruler:Justinian IIIssuer:Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum |
Cultures/periods: x41038 Lombardic |
Production date: 742-751 |
Production place: Minted in:Benevento (town)

coin

Museum number: 1863,0713.3 |
Authority: Ruler:Justinian IIIssuer:Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum |
Cultures/periods: x41038 Lombardic |
Production date: 742-751 |
Production place: Minted in:Beneventum

coin

Museum number: B.12446 |
Authority: Ruler:Justinian IIIssuer:Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum |
Cultures/periods: x41038 Lombardic |
Production date: 742-751 |
Production place: Minted in:Beneventum