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Aistulf was the Duke of Friuli from 744, King of the Lombards from 749, and Duke of Spoleto from 751. His reign was characterized by ruthless and ambitious efforts to conquer Roman territory to the extent that in the Liber Pontificalis, he is described as a "shameless" Lombard given to "pernicious savagery" and cruelty.
Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more — all for only $19.99... (Also Aistulf, Astulph, Astulf, and Astolph). King of the Lombards; died 756. He succeeded his brother Ratchis in 749, and set about the conquest of all Italy. After taking from the Greeks the Exarchate of Ravenna he was about to seize the ...
Aistulph (also Aistulf, Astulph, Astulf, and Astolph ), King of the Lombards; d. 756. He succeeded his brother Ratchis in 749, and set about the conquest of all Italy. After taking from the Greeks the Exarchate of Ravenna he was about to seize the Patrimony of St. Peter when Pope Stephen II (or III—752–57) appealed for aid to Pepin the ...
Date of birth: unknown value Cividale del Friuli: Date of death: December 756 (statement with Gregorian date earlier than 1584) Pavia: Manner of death
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Aug 29, 2021 · Aistulf became Lombard king in 749, when Ratchis, viewed as too pro-Roman, was probably ousted in a coup. Aistulf duly pursued a more aggressive policy against both the ... We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
After vanquishing King Aistulf of the Lombards for a second time in 756, King Pepin gave all of the recovered church lands to the Papacy. Aistulf died a short time later in a hunting accident. Pepin returned to Italy later in the year and successfully besieged both Pavia and Ravenna. Once again, Aistulf capitulated and accepted Pepin’s terms.
