About Theodelap of Spoleto
Lived 600 – 653. Theodelap of Spoleto was an aristocrat.
Theodelap or Theudelapius was one of the sons of Faroald, the first Duke of Spoleto. After the death of Ariulf in 601 or 602, Theodelap and his brother fought for the throne. Theodelap won and was crowned duke. He held the dukedom for more than half a century, until his death. His reign was nevertheless uneventful and he appears to have been largely or completely independent of royal authority throughout. He was succeeded by Atto.
An image of Theodelap inspired Alexander Calder's monumental sculpture Teodelapio outside Spoleto railway station.
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Who was Theodelap of Spoleto?
Italian noble
When was Theodelap of Spoleto born?
Theodelap of Spoleto was born in 600.
When did Theodelap of Spoleto die?
Theodelap of Spoleto died in 653.
What was Theodelap of Spoleto's occupation?
Theodelap of Spoleto was an aristocrat.
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