About Contardus of Naples
Born 850. Contardus of Naples was an aristocrat and military personnel.
Contard (also Contardus or Contardo), a Frank, was briefly the Duke of Naples in 840.
He was sent by Lothair I, King of Italy, in 839 to aid Duke Andrew II against the warring Lombards of the Principality of Benevento. Fearful of Contard's power and Frankish influence, Andrew promised him his daughter Eupraxia in marriage. Andrew, however, put off the marriage until, in March 840, Contardus rose against him and had him killed, usurping his place. Within three days, the Neapolitans had expelled Contard.
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Who was Contardus of Naples?
Frank noble
When was Contardus of Naples born?
Contardus of Naples was born in 850.
When did Contardus of Naples die?
Contardus of Naples died in Naples.
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Contardus of Naples was an aristocrat and military personnel.
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